A friend has a sporterized 8mm Mauser (German WWII bringback) which has never demonstrated mechanical problems (been in the family a generation or two).
He experienced two accidental discharges at the range while locking the bolt forward on surplus Greek Army 8mm. This only happened when using this particular ammunition and only twice out of aprox. 10 or so rounds.
Other (premium factory) ammo performed normally.
What might be causing this? Headspacing / OAL of bullet?
I'm not well versed on the bolt face / firing pin setup for this weapon. Could this problem indicate worn firing pin parts or springs?
Has anyone here had a similar experience?
Wondering if this sounds like an ammo problem or a trip to the gunsmith...
He experienced two accidental discharges at the range while locking the bolt forward on surplus Greek Army 8mm. This only happened when using this particular ammunition and only twice out of aprox. 10 or so rounds.
Other (premium factory) ammo performed normally.
What might be causing this? Headspacing / OAL of bullet?
I'm not well versed on the bolt face / firing pin setup for this weapon. Could this problem indicate worn firing pin parts or springs?
Has anyone here had a similar experience?
Wondering if this sounds like an ammo problem or a trip to the gunsmith...