Jamming, stovepiping, etc.

markm3 · 10-13-2002, 11:59 PM

The last several times I've taken my 1936 Mauser S/42 P08 to the range, I've been bedeviled by jams (around 25%) and stovepiping. On at least several occasions, I've found myself having to take off the sideplate and the grips, and force the jammed live round back into the magazine, just so I could remove the magazine, and then tend to the jammed casing. I am using 124g Chinese ammunition, and Mec-Gar magazines that appear to be in great shape. For what it is worth, the ammunition functions flawlessly in my P38.

Any ideas as to what may be causing this high level of failure? I intend to try the Wal Mary bulk ammo that many on the forum recommend. Should I be oiling the magazines a little more heavily, perhaps?

Incidentally, I have two shooters, one a long P08 and that one yields slightly better, but still high failure rates.

10-13-2002, 11:59 PM	#1
markm3 User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jamming, stovepiping, etc. The last several times I've taken my 1936 Mauser S/42 P08 to the range, I've been bedeviled by jams (around 25%) and stovepiping. On at least several occasions, I've found myself having to take off the sideplate and the grips, and force the jammed live round back into the magazine, just so I could remove the magazine, and then tend to the jammed casing. I am using 124g Chinese ammunition, and Mec-Gar magazines that appear to be in great shape. For what it is worth, the ammunition functions flawlessly in my P38. Any ideas as to what may be causing this high level of failure? I intend to try the Wal Mary bulk ammo that many on the forum recommend. Should I be oiling the magazines a little more heavily, perhaps? Incidentally, I have two shooters, one a long P08 and that one yields slightly better, but still high failure rates. __________________ markm3