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Thanks for the input. I guess I am unsure about the US receiver and barrel, perhaps irrationally so. Do we know anything about the provenance or quality of those components?

I’ve not seen any threads here specifically addressing this particular AK build. I saw one example the other day locally for $600. From what I’ve read elsewhere, they seem to be a solid mid-level model. Does anyone here have any direct experience with them, positive or negative? Are they...

First, thank you all for the input. I have a little update: I’ve tried other loadings and manually manipulated them in the chamber. I cannot replicate the ‘wedging’ between the bolt and the elevator tongue; most shells are just long enough to keep this from happening. The problematic game...

Butlerana, it is a Federal game load, 2 3/4". It seems to be juuust short enough that it can get itself in there on occasion. I did not realize shotguns could be so ammo sensitive. I supposed I will need to consider looking for longer shells? I wonder if I should get a replacement elevator...

Friendly, happen to report that that is just an aberrant image. Must have been some oil/fingerprint playing tricks on the camera. I see what you are talking about though.

Miked, I measured 5 shells with a median length of 2.291 in. Good question! Does that seem enough of a difference?

Ranger, I'd be all too happy to conclude it was my fault. Glad to know someone else has seen it. Miked, I will measure the shell later today, but I do have a side view that shows the jam and the elevator tongue from the side if that is helpful. http://flic.kr/p/banSK8

Thanks for the extra effort, Miked! It is a Federal game load, 2 3/4". I am surprised, I thought the 'tongue' on the elevator would be just long enough that the shell couldn't work itself into that position.

Thanks for the response, Lee. Perhaps the action was not cycled briskly enough, but I am certain it was pulled all the way back before it was brought forward. In order for the shell to become stuck in the way shown in the first place, the bolt must be all the way back. There is not enough...

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Hi! Looong time lurker, 1st time poster. I’m really appreciative of all the knowledge you guys offer; I want to mine you for info on a few peculiarities I am experiencing. A cursory search did not produce results for my particular problems. Purchased a new Mossberg 500 12 ga. field model...