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The bottom edge of the bolt face should have a slightly rounded edge and not be capable of digging into the bullet nose as it rides over it. http://guntalk-online.com/images/rugerwornbolt.jpg This picture shows a typical Mark III bolt face. You can see the edge where the case rim is picked up out o...

Thanks blue. I've inspected my mags for burrs and also their relationship with the ejector; all appear fine. It's interesting you mention the LCI. I was looking closely at mine today, inspecting for crud and proper operation, and noticed (with an empty chamber) I can push sideways on the closed bolt...

Thanks bullseye. My bolt face looks similar - I'll post a pic. First I will compare the spring tension on the mags.

My new Cobalt was experiencing stovepipe malfunctions until I replaced the faulty extractor with a VQ unit. The stovepipes disappeared but now I am getting double feeds on the last two rounds in the magazine. The second to last round will feed about half way into the chamber while the bottom of the ...

Bullseye wrote:You've got to be careful about shortening that return spring or the disconnector lever will not reset properly.

Also, when shortening a spring by cutting coils it increases the spring rate, making it stiffer.

I just bought a MKIII deluxe with the same sight and the elevation screw is turn (clockwise) all the way in and it's still shooting 2" high. The rear sight base, set screw is fine from my inspection. Any suggestion? Actionflies, I bought the same model a few weeks ago and, now that you've mentioned...

Bullseye wrote:... I always replace the extractor with a VQ Exact Edge when I do the mod.

I need to replace my extractor with a VQ and try the mod again. I'll post the results when I get it done.

Thanks,
T

I have acquired a third Ruger MarkIII (this is a vile sickness) and have/had a small problem after eliminating the magazine safety. The gun shot fine in stock form but when I replaced the magazine safety parts with a Mark II hammer bushing mod, I would get the occasional stove pipe similar to the on...

Bullseye wrote:Beautiful looking pistol Tony. I really like the look of the deep red finish on those grips.

R,
Bullseye

Thanks Bullseye. The grips and the 5.5 inch slab sided barrel are what initially drew me to this particular model.

Well I must confess that I had planned to purchase a Buckmark but my local dealers couldn't get the one I wanted. I've learned that "Browning makes them in batches, some models are scarce, and no one(including Browning) knows when they will be available". So the story went. After gaining much knowle...