Charles Daly/Zatava mini Mauser

[jds holler]

I see the problem!! That's just too big of a cartridge to be using for a .20 cal. . Sorry, couldn't help myself. jd

 

[Sniperhandle]

It's as though the case is to long. You can see the scratches on the case. It binds coming off the follower going into the chamber.

Still looks like it's binding in the chamber to me, Mainly because it can't slide up under the extractor. That is what the pic is looking like.

 

[Jon Leary]

The extractor is keeping it from sliding up into the boltface.

 

[Jon Leary]

Bevel the extractor claw on the bottom edge

 

[Sniperhandle]

Bevel the extractor claw on the bottom edge

I was going to also suggest that myself, But these are hard to find parts for, So if you do it, Go slow.

As was suggested earlier, Take the extractor off and see if feeds, Then you will know the extractor needs work too.

 

[AlNyhus]

The extractors and other pieces for these are still available from Zastava. Before doing much work on the original, I'd sure want a replacement in hand. I'd have one on hand, anyway.

Hard to say w/o having it hand, but the case angle coming out the magazine is the likely problem. Changing follower profile...like shown with the alum tape...is probably what's needed.

I had mine out last week to rezero with a new scope. Just a really fun little gun with Benchmark and the Nosler 40 gr. BTips @ 3,600.

Good shootin' -Al

 

[kendog]

What caliber was the receiver originally? The follower, mag box, feed lips, and release points are all quite different from each other and can drive you absolutely nuts.

 

[ReedG]

Most times a "controlled feed" bolt action will not feed a cartridge directly into the chamber. Some meticulous reshaping of the extractor will help, but the action is not designed for direct feed into the chamber. When a cartridge comes up from the magazine, it slips under the extractor and feeds flawlessly.

 

[Pyscodog]

I know how hard these extractors are to find so I'm really hesitant to do any grinding on it. I have very few tools since I retired and most are just basic hand tools. I think I will try removing the extractor first to see if it makes a difference before doing any grinding. Thanks

I bought the rifle at a gun show and have no idea what it was in its original condition. This one has an after market barrel (unknown maker) and an after market stock. Someone did a nice job but I have no idea who did the work or the parts he used.

 

[kendog]

Most times a "controlled feed" bolt action will not feed a cartridge directly into the chamber. Some meticulous reshaping of the extractor will help, but the action is not designed for direct feed into the chamber. When a cartridge comes up from the magazine, it slips under the extractor and feeds flawlessly.

Mini Mausers are not controlled feed. They have what is similar to a mini 16 type extractor. The extractor snaps over the rim as the bolt is closed. The rib on the side of the bolt is a baffle to block high pressure gas from venting into the shooters face. Any alteration to those parts for the issue at hand will most likely lead to more heartache.
The picture of the bolt face appears to be small head size (.375"/.223 cal) so that part is right. The shoulder of the 204 is a bit forward of the 223 so it would seem the release points in the feed rails are not "timed" correctly for the round you are trying to feed. Also check the box for shoulder "bumps" in the wrong place for the longer round. Why it wont feed from a single round laid on top might be lack of a sufficient chamfer.
Just educated guessing, hope it helps.

 

[AlNyhus]

Mini Mausers are not controlled feed. They have what is similar to a mini 16 type extractor. The extractor snaps over the rim as the bolt is closed. The rib on the side of the bolt is a baffle to block high pressure gas from venting into the shooters face. Any alteration to those parts for the issue at hand will most likely lead to more heartache.
The picture of the bolt face appears to be small head size (.375"/.223 cal) so that part is right.

The 'Mini Mauser' nickname was stuck on these by gun writers. They were never termed anything 'Mauser' by the mfg or importers. The only thing 'Mauser' about these actions is the bolt shroud and bolt release. The rest of the bolt is just like a small Sako.

My Interarms Mini Mark X bolt with new extractor and old one.

 

[Sniperhandle]

The extractor on these little actions were modeled after the M91 Mauser extractors shown in pics below. Pics are from Google images.