Decided to resurrect this old thread as a good starting point to my problem. I have an1898 action that I would like to put together for a carbine configuration. Unfortunately rounds jam in the magazine when trying to feed them. Even the first one with a full magazine. I took a look as Butlersrangers suggested and it appears that my carrier/follower does not come out as far as shown in the pictures here. I manipulated the carrier with my finger but it stops short of fully extended. It's a hard stop too, will not come out any farther. Any thoughts on this? Thanks.
Kerry