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Finnwolf VL63 Sako Finnwolf in 308

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Just received a sako finnwolf in 308 - just came back from the range - this rifle is very accurate and a pleasure to shoot - I did have trouble with loading the first and third round from the 3 round staggered mag - seems that if I apply pressure on the mag the first round will chamber (it is a flush mount mag), the second round chambers consistently but the third round will not chamber. The round is jammed in the mag, the lever is not able to chamber the round. My question is could this be the mag or the ammo - i did use surplus military ammo purchased from my local dealer - My next range session will include a new manufactured ammo.
Any help wold be appreciated -
 
Joe- Finnwolfs were not meant to be fired with military ammo. The magazine boxes aren't quite long enough to make loading smooth. May as well try some factory ammo and then if there is a problem , we can try to put our heads together on that. You may have a compressed spring in the mag box.- Misako
 
Thank you - I had a feeling that was the issue but this is my first - just cleaned the mag and it seems to have a strong spring -
 
Joe- If it is that easy I think that's great. I don't know all there is to know about the functioning of my Finnwolves. Just know that I can beat the mechanics by trying to operate them too fast. When you get a chance to post some pictures, please do. I would also like to have you post a picture of your 3 shot mag. I have never had a 3 shot to compare to a 4 shot.- Misako
 
Misako
Just returned from the range and the factory ammo worked well - What a pleasure to shoot this rifle - I will post a picture of the rifle with the 3 shoot mag soon -
Joe
 
Just drove by the range here, Joe. Still has three to four foot drifts on it . Guess it may be a few months before I get a chance to shoot some.-Misako
 
I had a similar problem with a new spare four shot magazine I picked up new here in NZ.

An incredible find, however when running some ammo thru it , it would not feed the second round into the barrel.

A comparison with the original magazine that came with the rifle showed that the gap between the folded over sides that keep the rounds in place at the front of the mag. to be a couple of mm. narrower. By carefully bending the right side out at the front to match the original magazine remedied the fault and it now feeds ok.
 
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