FTF Blank 308 Win DPMS LR308 classic

[KS Shooter]

I cleaned my new rifle this evening and then decided to see if it had any problems with my 308 win reloads.  These rounds have been tested in othere rifles (M1A, LR308 AP4, LR308/24 inch bull barrel).  Never had a problem with the blanks (minus powder and primer) feeding.  I put three in the magazine and then pulled the handle back and released it loading the first cartridge.  No problem.  Second, no problem.  Third, the bolt would not close all the way.  Tried the forward assist.  Didn't help.  I could not pull the charging handle back.  So, I took the cleaning rod and gently dropped it into the barrel several times and it tapped the bullet back in the case and then the case was released.  Ejected it, retried two more cartridges, and worked like a charm.  Took the mag out, locked the bolt back, fed the suspect case into the chamber by hand and released the bolt.  It slammed forward without a hitch.  Tried two more cartridges and no problems. 

Now is this an issue because they were reloads, however, I have never had a problem with these blanks before?  Is this a new rifle issue that just takes a little wearing in?

More importantly, it made me wonder how do I handle this issue with live ammo?  What have others done in this situation?

thanks in advance.

KS Shooter

[98Z5V]

IMHO, live ammo will cycle the action with more force that we can generate by hand-cycling.  "New rifle" stuff will always apply, until it's fired, cycled, and broken in.  I'd say take it to the range and put a hundred through it first, then see how it's acting after that.  Definitely should be a little better after a shoot-fest. 

[imschur]

yep what Tom said and dont forget to run it wet.  <thumbsup>

[TacBlade]

The key part at the beginning is to run her wet!!!  Last night I shot my gun and she was wetter than ever? Opps, Yes I lubed up my gun also at the range yesterday real good and it did not have a problem!!! Lube her up!!!

[SWshooter]

What you have are usually referred to as dummy rounds, blanks are live rounds without a bullet, usually used for simulated combat, launching rifle grenades, or ceremonial purposes such as 21 gun salute.