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You can shoot 7.7x58 in it (rifle ammo); no need to shoot 75 plus year old, extremely corrosive, brittle brass ammo. You can make 7.7x58 cases from 30-06 or 8mm mauser cases real easy.

If the gun is under gassed, it will not drive the op rod far enough back to catch on the trigger sear, but far enough back to extract, eject and chamber a fresh cartridge. Either the gun is dirty, or the gas piston/gas cylinder fit has excessive clearance. Turning the gas adjustment to the next larger port, will normally correct the issue. But, do check the clearance between the gas piston and the gas cylinder. They are often worn, creating excess clearance.

Just bought two of the barrels today. I hope they are good barrels.

Have no idea today. Not to long ago they were being sold by the box for around 50 cents each. Check with Sarco, Numrich, Springfield Sporters.

Has anyone bought a 308 Bren Gun barrel from Numrich (aka Gun Parts Corp)? If so, what condition was it in? Naturally most interested in condition of bore and chamber. Do not want to pay them $520 plus shipping for a shot out barrel.

Yes, the Swedish stripper clips will function fine in a T11 LMG. Although I do not own a T11, I have shot one a few times. A mix of Swedish and Japanese stripper clips were used, with no difference in function.

I've seen then from many gun parts outfits like: SARCO e-Gun Parts Numrich APEX Recoil springs are not that hard to find.