Had an SVT38 lock up tight with a fired case in the chamber that I could not drive out with a steel cleaning rod and mallet. Had to take her to a gunsmith. She never would reliably cycle steel cased ammo unless it was lightly oiled despite chamber polishing. Sold the rifle and doubled my money so I don't even miss it, though having one that actually worked reliably would be cool.


"Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37, verse 4.


"The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt." Proverbs 12:27