Browning SA-22 with barrel bulge?

[Bull Nutria]

A friend has a 2 year old Miroku Browning auto he purchased new at local gun shop. He has shot it less than 300 rds with CCI mini mags. It has been consistently jamming on almost every magazine. That is why he hasn't used it very much as he has other rifles. He noticed a slight barrel bulge a couple inches from the muzzle. He says the gun has never been stuck in the mud as he uses it from a boat.

He shipped the gun to Browning in MO for repair. They will not warranty the barrel. they are charging him $200 for an obvious factory defect.

Has anyone encountered barrel bulges in SA-22 from a factory defect. Browning techs are claiming that the barely noticeable bulge is contributing to the jamming??

Are CCI mini mags capable of bulging an unobstructed barrel??

What say you?

Bull

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Sure, if you had a squib round and fired another live one into it.

 

[mavracer]

What say you?

He had a squib that stuck a projectile where the bulge is. It happens more than one might think. It may affect accuracy but shouldn't cause any feeding issues. My guess without more details is either a bad extractor or the CCI mini mags are too hot for the SA.

 

[jmorris]

What say you?

déjà vu​

Bulge in Browning SA22 Barrel

A friend has subject with a slight bulge about 3 in. from muzzle. He said it is about 20/1000s. He said doesnt recall any obstructions. The gun is only a few years old. Browning told him not to shoot it. what say you? Bull

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[Johnm1]

The most accurate 22 I own is a Stevens Favorite with a bulge in the barrel about halfway down. In this case the bullet is apparently not damaged at the bulge and it has enough barrel left to engage the rifling.