Okay, here's what I know....follow the timeline.
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Last 9 months:</span>
Got the action, installed barrel, installed CG Jackson trigger, etc etc. Shot the rifle for months with no issues to speak of (as far as this question is concerned).
Shot a match in Phoenix in February, it shot great, flawless.
Switched to a new stock, shot about 5 rounds, no issues and then stored for a while with no use.
Removed the CG Jackson (it's gone now so I can't compare in person) and installed 2 Remington triggers. It wouldn't work right, thought it might be the triggers, maybe the action....maybe both.
Installed a Timney trigger, in my garage while dry firing it "appeared" to work normal just cycling the action, pulling the trigger, repeat, repeat, etc.
<span style="text-decoration: underline">Jump to today:</span>
Went to the range, had well over 50% of the 17 or so rounds I attempted to fire, "click" and dent primer.....but no "BANG". Big bummer!! <span style="text-decoration: line-through">Studied closer, it appeared that when I pulled the trigger the bolt handle would jump. That seems odd to say the least, does everyone's do that??</span>
After the disappointing less than 50% firing ratio, I had 8 rounds left. For 4 rounds I would chamber a round and then just barely lift the bolt handle til I felt it move, then shoot. The next 4 rounds shot perfect!! But then for 4 more rounds I put the bolt handle all the way down and those 4 shot perfect...what the hell??!!
<span style="text-decoration: underline">So, I'm thinking a couple things:</span>
Is the trigger housing narrower on the Rem trigger and the Timney, causing the cocking piece to rub on it as it releases forward?
<span style="text-decoration: line-through">It appears when the bolt/f.p. is cocked and handle all the way down that the shroud is not square to the action, like the bolt handle is going to far down and tipping the bolt/shroud/cocking piece to the right. Is that possible?</span>
I thought briefly that maybe the cerakote on the lugs changed how they lock into the breech ring, but that would cause it to not go far enough, not to far.
So, any ideas? <span style="text-decoration: line-through">Other M2008 owners, does your bolt handle jump? </span> Gunsmiths, is there a fix for this?
I will call Badger tomorrow, missed them today, just curious what others guns are doing. I included a video for explanation too.
Thanks,
Jason
<span style="text-decoration: underline">
Last 9 months:</span>
Got the action, installed barrel, installed CG Jackson trigger, etc etc. Shot the rifle for months with no issues to speak of (as far as this question is concerned).
Shot a match in Phoenix in February, it shot great, flawless.
Switched to a new stock, shot about 5 rounds, no issues and then stored for a while with no use.
Removed the CG Jackson (it's gone now so I can't compare in person) and installed 2 Remington triggers. It wouldn't work right, thought it might be the triggers, maybe the action....maybe both.
Installed a Timney trigger, in my garage while dry firing it "appeared" to work normal just cycling the action, pulling the trigger, repeat, repeat, etc.
<span style="text-decoration: underline">Jump to today:</span>
Went to the range, had well over 50% of the 17 or so rounds I attempted to fire, "click" and dent primer.....but no "BANG". Big bummer!! <span style="text-decoration: line-through">Studied closer, it appeared that when I pulled the trigger the bolt handle would jump. That seems odd to say the least, does everyone's do that??</span>
After the disappointing less than 50% firing ratio, I had 8 rounds left. For 4 rounds I would chamber a round and then just barely lift the bolt handle til I felt it move, then shoot. The next 4 rounds shot perfect!! But then for 4 more rounds I put the bolt handle all the way down and those 4 shot perfect...what the hell??!!
<span style="text-decoration: underline">So, I'm thinking a couple things:</span>
Is the trigger housing narrower on the Rem trigger and the Timney, causing the cocking piece to rub on it as it releases forward?
<span style="text-decoration: line-through">It appears when the bolt/f.p. is cocked and handle all the way down that the shroud is not square to the action, like the bolt handle is going to far down and tipping the bolt/shroud/cocking piece to the right. Is that possible?</span>
I thought briefly that maybe the cerakote on the lugs changed how they lock into the breech ring, but that would cause it to not go far enough, not to far.
So, any ideas? <span style="text-decoration: line-through">Other M2008 owners, does your bolt handle jump? </span> Gunsmiths, is there a fix for this?
I will call Badger tomorrow, missed them today, just curious what others guns are doing. I included a video for explanation too.
Thanks,
Jason
