I have had a few as well. Similar problem with the SBE1.
Pedaled it because it was clanky. But, make no mistake. The improved action is the best rough service action in the world.

Dump a box of shells in the mud. Pick them up, stuff them up the pipe wet and muddy, and it will cycle them. Kinda gross really, but from desert to duck marsh they work.


Out there doing it best I can.