Actually the .38 has no problems chambering and firing, its the extracting that's the problem.
As I cycle the lever down, it starts smoothly and the empty case will back out of the chamber a 1/4 inch or so, then it drags like crazy after that. If I force the lever down (read a lot of pressure) the case will eject but obviously something is out of tune here.
Just as a test, I slid an empty case in the chamber and pulled it back out with my finger nail and it is smooth as silk. So the chamber is not rough or anything.
I think it has to do with the bolt alignment or maybe how the extractor grabs the case. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks, Yahoo