Help! Browning BuckMark jams like a......

protongun · 12-28-2008

Ladies and gentlemen my father and I have a browning BuckMark that is 10 years old and has had no telling how many thousands of rounds ran through it. Unfortunatley it has developed a nasty habit of not ejecting a spent casing or not properly loading a new round, old casings are getting jammed in the slide and you cant shoot 10 rounds through it without at least 5 jams! I have cleaned the gun several times and lubed all the friction points with remoil and tried several types and brands of ammo. The gun is no longer enjoyable to plink with and is leaving a bad taste in my mouth with Brownings as the gun has always jammed to some degree. Has anyone had similiar experience with the BuckMark? Any suggestions?

pudly · 12-28-2008

Probably a little too obvious, but have you tried a new/different magazine?

protongun · 12-28-2008

we have two mags...one that came with the gun and one that was purchased later. I have not purchased/tried new mags and do not know anyone who has one that i can borrow. I know that my old man did leave the mags loaded and sitting in the closet so perhaps the springs have just gotten weak? Do you think that a weak mag spring could effect ejection of spent casings? thanks!

pudly · 12-28-2008

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Originally Posted by protongun

Do you think that a weak mag spring could effect ejection of spent casings?

No, once the bullet loads successfully and fires, the magazine shouldn't be a factor. I doubt both magazines would go bad at exactly the same time, so I think you can eliminate that possibility. It was just an initial thought. Good luck...

dice dealer · 12-28-2008

with no telling how many rounds feed through it ...

I would suggest going to your local gunsmith have him polish the feed ramp...(feeding problem)
and have him replace the spring in, if not the entire ejector .
the spring in an older mag like that will ware out also if you leave them loaded ...youy may wanna check into new mags or atleast fresh springs for the mags you have .

numrich is a good online place to look for hard to find parts

Drail · 12-29-2008

Sounds like the ejector is not getting enough hook on the case. If there is a spring under the ejector replace it. Also new mag springs would be a good idea if they that old. I would not mess with feed ramp until you have the feeding and ejecting sorted out unless it is really rough.

sunspot · 12-29-2008

Try tightening all the screws as tight as they will go, even the grip screws, the gun will not function with any of them loose, This was always the first suggestion for any buckmark ftf issue, I have one about the same age, and have experienced the same thing. But not any more !! they are one of the most reliable 22 semi auto out there. The only other suggestion I have is CCI stingers do not shoot well at all, they are a hair longer and get tangled with the bottom of the ramp. Good luck

John

TheAutomator · 12-30-2008

DO NOT POLISH THE FEED RAMP!

Do a detail strip of the entire gun, which is surprisingly easy. Here is a link to a Rimfire Central article on detail stripping the weapon: Dissecting a Buck Mark - RimfireCentral.com Forums

Scrub and lubricate everything that could possibly move on the weapon. I would also suggest replacing any spring that you can.

Re-assemble the gun, and make sure everything is nice and tight. Make sure all the screws are good and snug.

I wouldn't look at the magazine if it's mangling cases and failing to eject. I'd wager it's more a problem with the extracter. Make sure it's very well cleaned and oiled.

One more thing: You can't hate on a .22 for jamming. That's something damn near all of them do on occasion.

Backwoods · 01-03-2009

+1 on what TheAutomator said. Have you ever tried to remove the barrel & reseat it again. I would try a good cleaning first.

Michiana · 01-03-2009

I have a Browning Buckmark I purchased new about twenty years ago and have never has any issues with it. You can go to Welcome to Numrich Gun Parts Corp. and they will probably have the replacement parts you need. I have a breakdown drawing in PDF format if anyone needs one. Just send me an email and I will attach and send back.

12-28-2008	#1 (permalink)
protongun Plinker Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 89	Help! Browning BuckMark jams like a...... Ladies and gentlemen my father and I have a browning BuckMark that is 10 years old and has had no telling how many thousands of rounds ran through it. Unfortunatley it has developed a nasty habit of not ejecting a spent casing or not properly loading a new round, old casings are getting jammed in the slide and you cant shoot 10 rounds through it without at least 5 jams! I have cleaned the gun several times and lubed all the friction points with remoil and tried several types and brands of ammo. The gun is no longer enjoyable to plink with and is leaving a bad taste in my mouth with Brownings as the gun has always jammed to some degree. Has anyone had similiar experience with the BuckMark? Any suggestions?

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dice dealer Yes it's Loaded Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Harrison county Posts: 2,110	with no telling how many rounds feed through it ... I would suggest going to your local gunsmith have him polish the feed ramp...(feeding problem) and have him replace the spring in, if not the entire ejector . the spring in an older mag like that will ware out also if you leave them loaded ...youy may wanna check into new mags or atleast fresh springs for the mags you have . numrich is a good online place to look for hard to find parts Last edited by dice dealer; 12-28-2008 at 21:19.. Reason: spelling

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Michiana Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 1,700	Need a breakdown drawing on the Buckmark? I have a Browning Buckmark I purchased new about twenty years ago and have never has any issues with it. You can go to Welcome to Numrich Gun Parts Corp. and they will probably have the replacement parts you need. I have a breakdown drawing in PDF format if anyone needs one. Just send me an email and I will attach and send back. __________________ Common sense is not that common. Last edited by Michiana; 01-04-2009 at 12:06..

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12-28-2008	#2 (permalink)
pudly Master Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,884	Probably a little too obvious, but have you tried a new/different magazine?

12-28-2008	#3 (permalink)
protongun Plinker Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 89	we have two mags...one that came with the gun and one that was purchased later. I have not purchased/tried new mags and do not know anyone who has one that i can borrow. I know that my old man did leave the mags loaded and sitting in the closet so perhaps the springs have just gotten weak? Do you think that a weak mag spring could effect ejection of spent casings? thanks!

12-29-2008	#6 (permalink)
Drail Marksman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bloomington Posts: 604	Sounds like the ejector is not getting enough hook on the case. If there is a spring under the ejector replace it. Also new mag springs would be a good idea if they that old. I would not mess with feed ramp until you have the feeding and ejecting sorted out unless it is really rough.

12-29-2008	#7 (permalink)
sunspot Plinker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Warsaw Posts: 63	Try tightening all the screws as tight as they will go, even the grip screws, the gun will not function with any of them loose, This was always the first suggestion for any buckmark ftf issue, I have one about the same age, and have experienced the same thing. But not any more !! they are one of the most reliable 22 semi auto out there. The only other suggestion I have is CCI stingers do not shoot well at all, they are a hair longer and get tangled with the bottom of the ramp. Good luck John

12-30-2008	#8 (permalink)
TheAutomator Plinker Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 87	DO NOT POLISH THE FEED RAMP! Do a detail strip of the entire gun, which is surprisingly easy. Here is a link to a Rimfire Central article on detail stripping the weapon: Dissecting a Buck Mark - RimfireCentral.com Forums Scrub and lubricate everything that could possibly move on the weapon. I would also suggest replacing any spring that you can. Re-assemble the gun, and make sure everything is nice and tight. Make sure all the screws are good and snug. I wouldn't look at the magazine if it's mangling cases and failing to eject. I'd wager it's more a problem with the extracter. Make sure it's very well cleaned and oiled. One more thing: You can't hate on a .22 for jamming. That's something damn near all of them do on occasion.

01-03-2009	#9 (permalink)
Backwoods Plinker Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 35	+1 on what TheAutomator said. Have you ever tried to remove the barrel & reseat it again. I would try a good cleaning first.