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There was only one shell stuck. The impression was fairly deep, but I could only feel an "edge" on depression in one small section. The impression was fairly large in diameter also. Still not exactly dialed in on why the primer backed out of the shell base, since the action doesn't seem that loose to me. Figured I didn't have much to lose except another $50, so took the gun back to the range and the pattern board to see what would happen. Results were.....
shot 1....low base 9 in the right barrel. Gun initially didn't want to open but did without too much hassle. The shell primer didn't back out and the impression was much less.....this was the barrel that I shot before and then had the lock up
shot 2....low base 9 in the left barrel. Gun opened fine. Impression was deeper and bigger dia than shot 1. Probably close to the first shot where the gun locked up
shot 3.....high base 8 back in the right barrel. Gun opened fine. Impression was a little deeper / bigger dia than shot 1. Shell primer backed out very slightly.
I'm not sure if this means anything or not.
The piece of the stock missing was from the center web I think. I would have to take the gun apart to get a picture of that. I can do that, but what's the best procedure? Can I just remove one of the side plates......what do I have to look out for? Does the gun need to be "cocked" first before doing that?
Thx for your feedback BTW.....very much appreciated.
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