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Posted: 4/25/2006 6:18:27 PM EDT
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parts that were even close to worn were replaced bolt and carrier match and were near new kit was awesome all external parts original for 922's parts Tapco GP, FSE HTS, Receiver, and Century PG were used refinished in High heat ceramic paint The barrel rate as a 9 of 10 as the threads are removed and it is used, but, NO pits, and beautiful strong lands and grooves. |
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I have built 3 F A Ls on Century receivers. These receivers were made in 2002. They were difficult to make work, but once done, they worked just fine. If I read your post correctly, you are referring to an assembled rifle built on a Century receiver. If the rifle runs reliably, then that receiver is as good as any other working receiver. Going just by the description that you provided, that rifle is worth about $500.00 |
What did you have to do to make them function better? I bought a Century receiver with Imbel parts kit, supposedly built by a reputable Texas gunsmith/FAL expert. I keep getting jams, every single mag (both old and new mags, using supposdely good S.African FMJ). The cartridges get deadended on the dual feed ramps, or occasionally halfway into the barrel and then the bolt/carrier rides up over the round. The tail end of the cartridge is still stuck in the mag under one of the lips. I then have to drop the mag to get the round out. I'm just wondering if I got scammed for $600 or if there's any way to fix it. |
I welded the feed ramps up with a Mig welder and then reshaped the ramps. With the ramps as they arrived, I could not get ammo to feed. The tip of the bullet would strike the barrel just under the chamber and get lodged as you described. I also had to weld and reshape the locking lug on one receiver. Before doing this, the rifle would break open when fired. It is my understanding from reading posts that the Century Receivers made in the last coupld of years are of better quality than thos that I built up. I cannot atest to this first hand though. |
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