6.5 X 47 L Feeding Problem

[X Ring Accuracy]

I have a Lawton 7000 action, Brownells bottom metal, spring, and follower. It is a BDL. My question is,the bolt just barely catches on the edge of the round to push it forward but most of the time hops over it and it doesn't feed. I have tried adjusting the mag lips to see if that is it but with no luck yet. Not sure if it is the follower. Any help is appreciated.

 

[therifler]

it is possible that the receiver may have to be machined to get the bullet to seat a little higher in the box. i have done this to some rem. actions to achieve feeding . The Rifler

 

[SF340Driver]

More than likely a spring issue. You need a little more pressure on the back of the case. Move the spring back on the follower and/or the floorplate first. If that doesn't help, open the middle fold in the spring a little.

 

[X Ring Accuracy]

Thanks for the replies. I tried adjusting the spring, but yes, if it had more pressure to the rear of the case it would feed better. If that doesn't work, opening up the action just a smidge is my next move. We shall see.

 

[X Ring Accuracy]

Problem solved, I added the bottom metal, works like a champ. Thanks