Which tantal keyhole

Let me restate what I was saying above, I was refering to the 5. I think the bullet would be further down on a 5. So yes passed the bullet drop clearly but, I would say it is not a 5. Good luck with that. Even then, it throws the occasional keyhole when it gets hot. I know a half dozen people with the same problem even later serial s The barrel is not original and not chromed. Century blames the ammo and will not take it back. Oh yeahand mine passed the drop test. Makerdy- That's strange most of the posts I have seen perform better withthe lighter grain rounds.

Have you performed the test pictured? My theory is that Century used up to three different barrels trying to resolve the issue. I also hypothesize that the middle range serials are the "luckiest" of the group. I believe I am in this serial range. However I have found many people that have had 0 problems at all. Sorry to hear about yours. I do not intend on sending it back. If I wanted accuracy I would have got a finicky AR type. I must restate that definitive evidince measurements, documentation, etc.

I purchased rnds of Wolf black box 60gr. I tried to go shooting yesterday at a remote location but was detered by the snow. I will report from the range when that trip happens. Thanks for the comments. I ended up getting a kit with original barrel and starting again. Looks like a slingshot target with 5. How in the HELL could they not take that rifle back???!!!

Well it is century and for the most part I have heard they fix thier mistakes. So I am a bit supprised. Well if anyone wants to sell a Tantal kit with O. Thread Tools Show Printable Version. At that price, it is really tempting to snatch one up and give the 5. I have been doing research, and found out about the keyholing problems they have due to a.

The main thing is, all articles I have been finding date back anywhere from years. Does anybody know if this has been corrected? As far as Century Arms, I know their rep, so please don't turn this into a bashing thread. It's actually more accurate than I would have expected. With that being said, I have some faith in them being able to produce good rifles once in a while Thanks for any input. Is there a serial number range for Centry Tantals that do not key hole? I've heard various serial numbers ranges that were suppose to be good but still some had problems.

The later Tantals had barrel twists and seemed to have less problems than the 1 in 9. Quoted: I've heard various serial numbers ranges that were suppose to be good but still some had problems. Mine's one of the TTL serial numbers but built in ——-0 issues.

I've heard the twist barrels are good to go. Lots of speculation about serial number ranges, but I've always had 0 problems with the newer twist rifles. It was the issue of using U. I picked one up, it's a TTL-Cxxx serial number with a 1 in 8" twist. Not a bad little rifle.

Made in July Too bad Century did not match serial numbers on these, but I can live with that since it was a decent price. Haven't shot it yet, maybe this weekend. I've got two Tantals that were made after that date and they are both excellent shooters. I put 60 rounds of barnaul 55gr through it Saturday and not one keyhole. Quoted: It was the issue of using U. Quoted: Quoted: It was the issue of using U. I measured my barrel with a Dewey rod, its a twist and just inside the crown of the muzzle measures.

I will try some 7n6 and Silver Bear soon to see if they keyhole and update. Does anyone know the specific facts about the keyholing? I have not measured the bore but a cannot get a. I have never shot any of the Soviet surplus ammo in it though.