FAL case failures

[markthenewf]

Thanks for all the input. I've ordered the 308 headspace guages and DSA extrator tool.... I hoping that the guages will show ok, otherwise I suppose I need to figure out how to best size the locking shoulder with a 0.001 setback. I'm hoping that this is something I can do without specialized tools, but I'm glad that the replacement shoulders are fairly cheap.

Did you order some pin gauges as well?

There's a decent write-up here on the process: http://www.andresguns.com/fal_headsp.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Not yet. I only order things I need. If the headspace is off, then I'll look into getting some, otherwise I don't think I'd use them for anything else.

Nice writeup, though. I found this on the good o'l FALFILES as well:

http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showthre ... id=1043482

[markthenewf]

...and the saga continues....

So, I couldn't get the case out. Then the shop couldn't get it out (don't know what they tried to do), so they sent it off to another guy. He's tried a couple of things including "hydraulics" (whatever that is) with no luck. So it appears that sucker is really in there. They're telling me that if they can't get it out with another different attempts, it'll have to go back to DSA.

I guess I need to contact TULA ammo and ask what they're planning to do for me about this issue. Probably nothing, but I figure there's nothing wrong with asking.

[markthenewf]

Gunsmith ended up having to fill case w/lead and push out. He says the chamber looked fine but went ahead and gave it a polishing for good measure. All in all about $120. I figure'd I would be eating 100-150 bucks on this, so I'm ok with it.

I got it home and checked the headspace (go, no-go, field) and everything checks out. Boy, am I glad that I ordered that extractor tool. I'm betting that's one heck of a fun time getting that sucker in and outta there!

The rifle is as cleaned and lubed as it has ever been. I disassembled it in its entirety since I wasn't going to be shooting it. Kinda glad I did after seeing all the goop in and around the disassembled bolt. Only bummer is now that my zeros are now probably outta whack (yes, I took EVERYTHING apart), so I suppose I now have an afternoon of sighting in both irons and optics.

On Monday, I also emailed TULA via their online system and my direct email. I also emailed Cheaper Than Dirt as this is where I bought the ammo from. I gave them the lot # and such and asked TULA if they would be able to assist with their ammo I'll not be shooting and the incurred costs of getting the rifle fixed. No reply yet.

Anyways, all is well that ends well, I suppose. Thanks for all your input. I'll post again once I clear all the loose ends up with TULA.... IF they decide to assist that is.

07/14/2013 UPDATE: I've exchanged emails with TULA USA and they've agreed to buy back the remaining ammo and pay for the rifle repairs. I've send them the invoices,so I guess I'll see if I actually get a payment from them in the next couple of weeks.