DBM Feed Issues...Am I Doing It Wrong???

[JRussell]

I've searched and read some posts that sound similar to my problem, but didn't see any solutions.

I recently bought a used 116 in 270win and cannot get it to feed any rounds properly. The mag drops down 1/16" - 1/8" and doesn't catch the next round. It will ONLY feed a new round under the following conditions...

1) If I open the bolt, insert the mag (which takes a good amount of force and has a very quiet click), and close the bolt it will cycle just the first round.

2) If I push up on the bottom of the mag it will feed all rounds.

3) If I push a round in the mag further forward than normal it will feed, but if I load the whole mag like that the bottom rounds end up moving back and fail to feed.

It seems like the rear catch on the mag (metal tang) just doesn't line up with the lip in the stock. It catches, but by then the mag has moved down and won't feed.

Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated!!! Thanks!