| I am turning up the odd barrel assembly, which is good to know. I'll pick one up, just for a spare. Thanks for the lead.
Just as an update: I haven't made any range time yet, but did do a very thorough strip/clean and inspection of both the 8mm and the 30-06. I don't have a micrometer, but using pattern maker's calipers to check & compare outside diameters, things seem to be so close in similarity that I can't say there is enough of a difference between the 2 rifle's gas cycling components to cause such a difference. I couldn't check the inside of the gas cylinders though. I also couldn't see any failure points, but that may not show until I can fire it with the white tape around the inside of the stock, and some marking oil. |