Ruger 270 hard to chamber ammo

[Rare Breed]

Asking for help please. I have a Ruger in 270 that cycles fine without ammo but with ammo it is a fight to close the bolt. If it was a DR I would send it to JJ. He no longer does bolt action work. I am asking for a gunsmith someone may know who can smooth this out please. As always your help is so greatly appreciated!!!!

 

[375er]

The chamber is dirty or rusted even if it looks fine. Have the barrel scoped. I have seen this before.

 

[Fatback]

Might be a bit too far south for you but John Whidden and his guys do great work. They are located just outside of Nashville, GA. You won’t find a nicer group of guys either. John and his guys really knows their stuff.

He is a multiple time, long range national champion shooter. He has done quite a bit of work for me and I’ve been pleased with all of it. I’m sure you could ship the rifle to him if you didn’t want to take it all the way down there.

 

[BGHNTR416]

Head space may also be a little tight. You could also try a different brand of ammo. Shoulder may be a little forward on the ammo you have.

 

[Rare Breed]

Might be a bit too far south for you but John Whidden and his guys do great work. They are located just outside of Nashville, GA. You won’t find a nicer group of guys either. John and his guys really knows their stuff.

He is a multiple time, long range national champion shooter. He has done quite a bit of work for me and I’ve been pleased with all of it. I’m sure you could ship the rifle to him if you didn’t want to take it all the way down there.

Just checked out his website…he looks great. Thanks!!!!

 

[Inline6]

Is this factory ammo or reloads?

 

[MarkB]

Same as others, factory or reloads? Does a different type, brand of round fit? Dirt, rust or crap in chamber, shoulder not correct or headspace. All could be reason. Any reasonable smith will be able to solve this easily. Fix may not be as easy. Be sure to post when you have it solved.

MB