Win 94 feed problem

[Win1892]

Got a Win 94 30-30 that has been rechambered for 30-30 Ackley Improved. Gun is mid 1940's vintage. Gun cycles standard 30-30 flawlessly, but will not "lift" the AI case through the left and right cartridge guides without binding.

It seems the blown out case is too large in diameter to pass through the guides. I assume the fix is to widen the gap between the guides by removing some steel from the inside surface of the guides.

This gun was bought at a gun show, as a standard 30-30, dirt cheap and I later discovered I was fireforming brass with every shot. Secured correct AI dies and have discovered this feeding problem.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Lorenzo Rojo]

I suspect whoever had it before was doing the same thing with his brass and he didn't notice or only shot factory .30-30 without ever doing any reloading. I have done a lot of work on my own leverguns and the fix you describe sounds completely reasonable. I wouldn't hesitate to give that a try. Just remember the saintly sage advice, "Go slowly, you can always take more off but you can't put any back on. Good luck.