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The problem is that if the bolt misses the base, on a rebated case it can still catch in front of the extractor groove and push the case forward. This can be caused by the case sitting too low, or the bolt not traveling far enough back. I think I read that polymer mags were being used, IMO this...

It absolutely helps accuracy to lap the receiver face and I had a build that proved it without a doubt as I built it without squaring first, when accuracy wasn't great it was suggested to square it up and it made a world of difference.

This shouldn't be too complicated to fix. The issue appears to be the bolt over-riding the base of the case, as has been said by several. This is probably due to the rebated rim of the 22N, the bolt lugs probably barely catch the rim of the case, and sometimes, with some cases, just skips over...

Midsouth has bulk Nosler for 83 cents a piece right now, probably as cheap as it's gonna get unfortunately.

No, the 204 is 1.85", 223 is 1.75" long. 222 mag would work if you find it. I've used mostly Win brass, it needs annealed to avoid split necks early on. I got lucky in Nov 2020 and scored a pile of Dogtown brass for cheap. Haven't loaded any yet. Maybe your cheaper route is to set your barrel...

No, any standard size port receiver will work fine.

I have a Marlin Texan made in the mid 60's that will shoot the 160 ftx into less than moa with Lever, I also have 2 Model 94 Wins that aren't as accurate, but I much prefer the look and feel of the 94s and they're more than accurate enough for deer to 200.

Thank you for posting that review, I just discovered the sfar online and think it's going to be a really neat platform and I hope it takes off and comes out in additional chamberings.

That's pretty sweet. I'm not really in the market but curious what weight of bullet you shoot, and how it feeds. Thanks, glws.

https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/0000386754/307-winchester-unprimed-rifle-brass-50-count

I have quite a bit of experience with blems, mostly Hornady that I bought when they sold them at the factory before covid. Mostly good, and the blem is actually listed on the boxes, ie appearance, setup, and won't shoot/group are common ones. Buying them from Midway isn't enough of a discount...

Let us know what you're starting with, but the basics are a good barrel, square the upper, use a free float tube, and the less contact the gas tube has with anything the better. Meaning make sure it's centered up going thru the upper and into the gas key on the bcg. I prefer clamp on gas blocks.

Did you do the test with one round only in the mag, fire it and see if the bolt locks back? That is the first test, and will show if you have a low gas problem to fix, which is what it looks like to me.

There's a couple on GB, pretty rare find right now. I have a couple in 243 and they're good rifles.

Good on you for your generosity! I wish I had a 300 Savage, one of the dumbest things I've passed up was a 99 for $350 a few years back.