ORIGINAL: Mike01
Well, I had heard of this problem before, where occasionally shells will get stuck in the chamber after firing and must be pryed out. Sorta thought I was on a roll, I had put about 70 or so shells through this new gun, when today the shell wouldn't come out. I tried using my pocket knife and then a screw driver to no avail. Finally would up sticking a thin steel road down the barrel and gently tapping it out.
Well the very next shot the same thing happened, so I went back home. Now the only thing different I've did before shooting this particular day was leave a thing layer of gun oil in the chamber. Could that honestly be affecting it in some way? I took it all apart, wiped everything down and am currently letting it dry.
Just curious if some of ya'll had this same problem and what ya did to fix it, as I really had putting that rod down my barrel through the muzzle and whatnot. It's a Harrington/richardson Ultra hunter in .243.
You bet it can! Clean your bore and chamber thoroughly, then use Birchwood Casey Sheath to prevent rust, rather than oil!!. Always dry the bore and chamber completely with clean dry patches before firing the first shot. Oil in the bore and chamber can increase pressures, AND allow the case to slam into the face of the breech with considerable extra force. Not a good idea! In addition, an oily bore will make your first shot or two go outside of the group center, often to a considerable extent. And, the first shot is always the most important, if you are a hunter!!