Re: Mag plate - mag binding
If I remember correctly you can adjust the position of the mag. catch/release by removing the action and barrel from the stock and then loosening a screw a bit so things can be shifted into proper position. I had to do that to mine as well as monkeying around w/ the mag. release lever, bent it I think. I can't quite remember. Anyway, if you pull the action out of the stock and look it over closely I think you'll see what needs to be done. Good luck.
Re: Mag plate - mag binding
I'm noticing I'm having the same problem with my 93GL. The mag doesn't insert without some effort, and I'm also noticing that the first and sometimes the second rounds out of the mag don't want to feed smoothly. It might be two different issues but I definitely notice the Mag binding up more often than not.
Re: Mag plate - mag binding
I ended up putting a dremmel to the inner lip of the mag plate. It solved the problem but should not have been required. When I get some cash together, I plan on getting a good stock. Hopefully that will take care of the off center mag issue.
My feeding prob only seems to be with the Hornady plastic tips. If I shoot Winchester FMJ I dont seem to have a problem.