Ruger American Rifle minor issue

[WVHills]

Hey all, first post here, be gentle.

Just got a new Ruger American in .308, sighted it in with Federal Fusion 150 gr. Grouped real nice but, the rifle really gave me a hard time feeding the ammo into the chamber when I threw the bolt forward, down and sometimes when I pulled the bolt back to eject the case. It was real stiff. Had to put more muscle then should be required to jack a shell in and out.

Ruger told me on the phone that it may not like that particular ammo. Guess that could be true, but I would think if it didn't like the ammo the worse that would happen would be a poor grouping, not failure to chamber.

Long story short, bought some Win. Super X and Rem. PSP Core both in 150 gr. and just ran them through some feeding and ejecting actions, seemed a lot better. Haven't shot the new ammo yet though.

Anyone else ever have the proper caliber ammo and have a similar type problem with Rugers American Rifle. Or any other rifle for that matter?

[Jon H.]

No, I never had that problem. But it's true, it's best to match the rounds with the rifle. If you think it is still not right! Bring it to a Ruger gun smith to check it out. Ruger might take his word over yours to get it fixed!

[Sierra]

Hiyas. Could it maybe be the tip on your rounds? Sometimes that happens with that. Soft tips and whatnot. Just an idea.

[WVHills]

Hiyas. Could it maybe be the tip on your rounds? Sometimes that happens with that. Soft tips and whatnot. Just an idea.

Good question and one I did check. I ran one round through feeding and ejection actions multiple times and noticed that the tip was becoming quite sheared on one edge.

At any rate, I think the new ammo will be fine. Just wondered if any had a similar experience.