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Jut a post update.
Received a reply from Cobus yesterday saying he is unable to assist with gunsmithing currently due to being overseas for an extended period tending to serious matters. There was...

OK, thanks for the tip. Since a return date for Cobus seems unknown I rang Allen today. Might be meeting him mid November.

To my feel the feed lips don't seem sharp or strongly edged. I think the edges have probably been softened. I don't think they are causing the brass scarring.
One thing I'm not sure of is where the...

Thanks all round guys. Very helpful info and suggestions. I've emailed Cobus but no reply yet. Maybe still on leave as noted. I'll give it a while before following up. No great urgency yet.
Cheers.

Thankyou. Have dealt with David Dwen. I think this particular issue might be better with more of a specialist. No slight on David though. Helpful and good guy to deal with.
Cheers.

Many thanks Muzza. He's in an ideal location. Looking at his website info suggests he should be qualified and at least well worth talking to. I'll send an enquiry his way. Cheers.

Not the best pic sorry but shows what I'm talking about. Brass in the extractor groove is being cut by the sharp edge of the extractor. Also I'm finding the belt is getting roughed up as well. The...

Hi,
Just joined today as a new member.
Can anybody recommend an upper North Island or generally North Island based gunsmith competent with corrective work on the Winchester M70 CRF action ?
I'm...