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Reported problems with SX2 practical


John Thompson

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My SX2 choked on light loads until I locked bolt to rear for 4 weeks to get the spring to lighten up. W/ regular loads, it functions very well though strangely, it has jammed 2x on Winchester regular slugs while digesting all the S&B slugs and buck I can feed it.

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Mine does fine as long as I clean it every 50 rounds.  I was recently  shooting hand loaded slugs and the gun would not cycle so went up a full grain in powder charge and it still wouldn't cycle.  This told me  there was something else going on.  I took it down and gave it a good cleaning and it shot  original  load no problem.  This gun only has 200 rounds on it and had 50 since its last cleaning when I had the problem.  I'm using 18.5 gr. clays pushing a 7/8 oz. slug @ 1080.  I think I'll keep the gas piston and area where it runs lubed with a light oil ( mila tech ) and continue to clean it after each use no matter how many rounds went through it. After its fully broken in I expect it will go longer between cleanings.  One other thing to keep in mind if you are rolling your own is use a good quality wad.  Cheap wads will foul the gas system and coat the barrel with residue.

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If you search for Super X2 you will see my previous post.  Lock the bolt back for about 2 weeks and apply a liberal (like 9th Circuit Court of Appeals liberal) amount of GREASE to the bolt, rails, etc., and shoot the crap out of it for a while.  I've found that Slide Glide is the best grease for the bolt.  The break-in period really sucks, but once they run they are pretty slick.

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"apply a liberal (like 9th Circuit Court of Appeals liberal)"

Nice one impact10! As an attorney forced to deal w/ the "interesting" decisions out of the 9th, I really appreciated that comment!

Regards, D.

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I didnt need a break in period either.  It ran fine with all the ammo I could stuff in it including weenie skeet loads.

I did however have one double feed a while back.  I have tried to figure out why, but just cant.  But the good news is that it has only done it once and not in the past 300-400 rounds.

There is a match this weekend, so if its going to happen...

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Just ran about 50 rds of assorted slugs, buckshot, and light to medium birdshot through my SX2.  Not one problem.  I bought it used from a friend who ran about 100 rds through it.  Hasn't been cleaned either.  So far its a keeper.  My son even made a comment how it seems more dependable than the 11-87.

I've heard about the "break in" period.  How many rounds is that??

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