Bolt opening on firing...Ishapore .308

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I have an Ishapore made rifle in .308, or rather 7.62 NATO. It's an Enfield type and was made in 1964 and seems to be in pretty good condition, from what I can tell. I can't seem to hit the broad side of a barn with the damn thing, but that aside it's fun to shoot. The thing is when I fire it, the bolt handle pops up about half way to the point where it would open. So, when I fire it I put my left hand under my right and hold the bolt down. I don't feel any pressure on my hand that would indicate that it wants to open on me when I hold the bolt in the locked position. Any suggestions on what the cause may be? Or how to fix it?

 

[Ridgerunner665]

I'm not familiar with those rifles...but it sounds as if there is some wear on the lugs or the bolt itself (if the bolt works anything similar to a Remington bolt)

Possibly a weak firing pin spring too.

 

[wnycollector]

I cant help you with the bolt other than a link for schematics and what Ishy parts are compatible with other enfields http://mcdonald.chris.tripod.com/Ishapore.htm

I will say that my Ishy is the most accurate bolt action mil surplus rifle I own. The sights are super tiny, maybe you want to think about a mojo peep sight for it.

 

[cortez kid]

Remove and re-install bolt. On my .303, if it don't get that piece(name?) on the side of the front of the bolt to to engage correctly, the bolt dosen't close correctly and will pop up when I dry fire it.
kid

 

[Ditchtiger]

With your rifle unloaded, bolt closed and cocked. Grasp the cocking piece and pull the trigger. Let the cocking piece move forward slowly. Does the bolt handle still want to lift up on its own?

 

[Reid73]

when I fire it I put my left hand under my right and hold the bolt down.... can't seem to hit the broad side of a barn with the damn thing

Cause and effect!

 

[paintballdude902]

hmmmmm sounds like a severly worn bolt

have you done a full strip of the rifle?

if not pull the stock off and scrub every bit of metal ont he action and bolt

 

[rogertc1]

Good for rapid fire...why not send it back to CAI? They imported them.

 

[paintballdude902]

how long have you had it?

who did you get it from?

im not sure CIA did

mine says k(maybe R).i. llc w. hurly NY

not sure what company that is

 

[Reid73]

im not sure CIA did

Hmmm, I'm not sure either. While the CIA is known for distributing the 'Deer Gun' in Vietnam and elsewhere, I have not heard that it imported Enfields into the USA.

 

[jdub42]

2a

Sounds like worn lugs. On that note my 2a is a tack driver, no kidding.....

 

[rogertc1]

Lets see... My MK4 Land Lease Savage, Jungle Carbine and my Indian .308 all have CAI import stamps.

 

[Maverick223]

im not sure CIA did

I doubt the CIA did

sounds like a severly worn bolt

+1, check the bolt!

 

[paintballdude902]

woops......CAI century Arms
i was watchin the news and they were talking about the cia and waterboarding lol

 

[Guinny_Ire]

Hurley NY is probably Numrichs.

http://www.e-gunparts.com/

 

[kanook]

"HOLY CRAP BATMAN", "YOUR BOLT ACTION IS GOING SEMI AUTO"

 

[Storm]

Hurley NY is probably Numrichs.

http://www.e-gunparts.com/

My Ishapore came from Numrich.