Re: New rifle jamming
- From: "David R. Birch" <dbirch@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 12:22:32 +0000 (UTC)
kb1jec@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
# Hi,
#
# I bought a Marlin Model 60 .22LR semi-automatic rifle today. This is
# my first time using a semiautomatic rifle. Am I supposed to slowly
# release the bolt forward (ie. ride it forward) to chamber the first
# round, or just pull back and let it slam forward? If I ride the bolt
# it's hit or miss whether it jams or chambers the round. I'm afraid if
# a round jams and the bolt slams on it it may crush the rim and fire
# before chambering. What is the proper way to load the first round?
#
# Thanks.
Pull back the bolt and release it, let it close under spring pressure.
Easing it forward is not it's normal mode of operation.
David
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