I have one of these but the feeding is less than smooth when you try to do a rapid reload.

The cartridge itself has a modern design with little taper and a sharp shoulder - it’s designed like an efficient benchrest cartridge. The other issue might be the stainless steel action - they have a reputation for being less smooth than CrMo actions.

Is this typical of the breed?

Can they be made to operate smoothly or am I best to move it on?