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firing pin scratch
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 964570" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>Sometimes when the firing pin strike is inconsistent it can have to much head space for the ammo fired in it. the loaded round can move forward minimizing the firing pin strike.Measure a fired round from the case neck junction to the case head and then do the same to a loaded round to see the difference, if it is over .006 then head space may be the problem.</p><p></p><p>The other thing I can think of that could be causing this, is the firing pin spring. After you remove the firing pin assembly look at the spring, if it goes in the bolt with lots of drag and it looks like it is over compressed (Wavy) it needs to be replaced . this is common on some rifles and causes slow lock times and soft strikes.</p><p></p><p>The best thing to do is have a good gun smith look at it if you are not sure about what you see .</p><p>he can even measure the firing pin protrusion for you.</p><p></p><p>Hang fires are scary and you don't want to have to deal with them.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 964570, member: 2736"] Sometimes when the firing pin strike is inconsistent it can have to much head space for the ammo fired in it. the loaded round can move forward minimizing the firing pin strike.Measure a fired round from the case neck junction to the case head and then do the same to a loaded round to see the difference, if it is over .006 then head space may be the problem. The other thing I can think of that could be causing this, is the firing pin spring. After you remove the firing pin assembly look at the spring, if it goes in the bolt with lots of drag and it looks like it is over compressed (Wavy) it needs to be replaced . this is common on some rifles and causes slow lock times and soft strikes. The best thing to do is have a good gun smith look at it if you are not sure about what you see . he can even measure the firing pin protrusion for you. Hang fires are scary and you don't want to have to deal with them. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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