Parker Hale

[Brithunter]

You need to remove the magazine to access the third screw. This model has a small hidden third screw which holds the magazine case to the stock and action and one cannot remove them without undoing it. To get at it you have to remove the magazine catch. It's a right PITA as I found out. I was not adjusting the trigger but examining the bedding and view mark.

 

[TobyH]

Scout

I've owned my scout since I started shooting full bore rifles. My first CF and I've decided for the price I may as well keep it, plus I'm starting to get into stalking and its perfect for the job. It's got weaver rails along with a S&B 7x50 scope. I've also fitted an ASE Utra S5 mod. I managed to pick up a 10 round mag from Norman Clark (who has lots of PH bits!!) for when I was using it at the ranges. I also had it fully bedded by NC.

I have a problem at the moment with the bolt, in that it won't eject the cases properly, according to my local gunsmith it's to do with the springy strip that clips onto the case when loading, and has weakened over time. Would love to get a new bit or a new bolt as the gun is brilliant and perfect for my needs.

Here's a couple of pics:

 

[TobyH]

Just found this extractor which looks exactly like mine, do you reckon this will fit on my 'Scout'? Its the same length...

http://www.midwayuk.com/apps/eproductpage.exe/ShowProduct?saleitemid=368740

 

[Brithunter]

Just found this extractor which looks exactly like mine, do you reckon this will fit on my 'Scout'? Its the same length...

http://www.midwayuk.com/apps/eproductpage.exe/ShowProduct?saleitemid=368740

Toby,

Talk to Norman Clark again.......................... the extractor on the P-H 1300S is a std Mauser 98 one it extracts the case but does not eject it the ejector in the box you flip out to remove the bolt does that. But you might want to just bring the bolt back against it's stop more smartly and see if it works then. Often shooters are too gentle with this design and cause this very problem.

Norman HAS new extractors.................. he should also have ejectors.

 

[TobyH]

The problem seems to be that the extractor doesn't actually get a good hold of the case. When I start to pull the case out it actually starts but then as the base of the case comes out of the breach it is no longer attached to the bolt face. On the odd occasion that it does come out properly it ejects just fine, the ejector part seems fine. Will give NC a ring tomorrow and see what they say about it.

Cheers for the info.

 

[TobyH]

Phoned up NC this morning and they are going to send me servicable 2nd hand extractor (for £8!!). Bill, the gunsmith, tested it on a rifle and reckons it should be fine. May be a little tight but told me how to shave it slightly to make it work for my rifle. Hopefully that will sort out the problem...

 

[Brithunter]

Glad to hear it Toby. People don't realise that the ejector is the bit to kick the case out not the extractor. Should have got the ejector too........

Which reminds me I need to get a couple of ejectors JIC. have a couple of spare Extractors but not an ejector.

 

[TobyH]

So let me get this straight, the extractor is the bit I've ordered (the bit that runs along the bolt and clips over the base of the cartridge) and the ejector is the bit that is on the bolt release lever at the back on the left hand side that allows you to remove the bolt from the action?

 

[TobyH]

No.24 is the ejector, right?

 

[Brithunter]

Yes it's sprung blade held in place with that pointed screw through the ejector box which is also the bolt release.

 

[TobyH]

That bit seems to be working fine on mine at the moment. Might be worth getting hold of a spare though.

Do you reckon it's possible to find a solid wood stock for the 'scout' rather than the laminate one it comes with?

 

[Brithunter]

Should not be a problem. The 1200c stock would fit as it has the same bottom metal and drop magazine set up. It might be possible to switch it to floor plate but that is beyond my knowledge so Bill at Clarks might be a good place to ask on that front.

 

[TobyH]

I'd be happy to keep it with a magazine. I can't see myself using the 10 round magazine anyway just the 4. So 1200c stock, will have to keep my eye's peeled.

 

[65SWED]

I have a good wooden stock that might be going spare as I have ordered a new laminate thumb hole stock from America which seems to be stuck in customs at the moment. I can give you a shout once the switch is complete if you like.

 

[Brithunter]

I'd be happy to keep it with a magazine. I can't see myself using the 10 round magazine anyway just the 4. So 1200c stock, will have to keep my eye's peeled.

Yes the 1200C has the same bottom metal and magazine:-

The front piece of metal that the action screw goes through is separate unlike the other Mauser type and P-H rifles.

To remove the stock on these you have to drift out the roll pin retaining the magazine catch in the front of the trigger guard bow. Then you can access the small allen headed screw which retains the magazine well case and as this screws into the bottom of the action the stock will not come away without it's removal.. had me head scratching for a little while until I sussed it out .

 

[TobyH]

Thanks for the offer 65SWED, would be very interested, let me know when yours finally arrives (been there, got the slightly worn out T-shirt!!). Is the stock bedded at all? Mine was done by Norman Clark so if I do get yours will probably either do it myself or get it done locally.

Yes BH, I had the same issue!! Amazing how it all hangs on 1 little roll pin!

 

[65SWED]

No the stocks never been bedded, but new one will be when I can get my hands on it.

 

[TobyH]

Just out of interest, I'm looking to see if I can tweak the trigger so it's a bit lighter, it's a PH trigger and has the adjustements bolts on it, but was wondering what the range of pull tensions it will go max & min? Is there anything I need to look out for in terms of safety? If I can lap it to make it smoother too then some instructions would be useful...

 

[TobyH]

p.s. 65SWED I'm assuming is 6.5x55 which is what you're looking at the end of in my avatar

 

[garyb]

Toby... The PH trigger can be adjusted.

No idea what the pull weight is, but mine breaks crisp and with little pull, so I'm happy with that!