I suspect at least some of the reported failures with 98s involve ones that have been re-barreled to cartridges “outside the family” without proper fitting. With so many bazillions out there, many made under wartime conditions, some doubtless squeaked through without proper fitting as well. Only had one converted military, and it came with a short follower, but no mag block, so had issues. The smith who sold it to me fixed it right up.
Still, I’ve come to appreciate good push-feeds too. What works works.
