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Firing pin problems
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1957205" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>No problem. </p><p>The simple way to FIX this is with a new aftermarket spring that Has a smaller diameter wire coil, and a smaller Inside diameter that will better fit the firing pin.</p><p></p><p>The idea is to fit the spring to the harder firing pin and prevent "Snaking". If the spring wire is smaller it will have a reduced OD and will only touch the firing pin. The smaller wire will also add more coils to the spring and help coil compression be more consistent.</p><p></p><p>Many times on older rifles, the firing pin itself does not fit the firing pin hole and should be replaced with one that has not been worn down. This is a good time to fix both problems.</p><p></p><p>I recommend a firing pin assembly that has fixed the issue instead of buying parts that may not match and will be difficult to change without special tools. </p><p></p><p>Here Is an example of one to give An average price of the/A assembly and would be easy for anyone to change out.</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/bolt-parts/firing-pin-parts/firing-pins/gtr-remington-700-fluted-firing-pin-assembly-prod1550.aspx[/URL]</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1957205, member: 2736"] No problem. The simple way to FIX this is with a new aftermarket spring that Has a smaller diameter wire coil, and a smaller Inside diameter that will better fit the firing pin. The idea is to fit the spring to the harder firing pin and prevent "Snaking". If the spring wire is smaller it will have a reduced OD and will only touch the firing pin. The smaller wire will also add more coils to the spring and help coil compression be more consistent. Many times on older rifles, the firing pin itself does not fit the firing pin hole and should be replaced with one that has not been worn down. This is a good time to fix both problems. I recommend a firing pin assembly that has fixed the issue instead of buying parts that may not match and will be difficult to change without special tools. Here Is an example of one to give An average price of the/A assembly and would be easy for anyone to change out. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/bolt-parts/firing-pin-parts/firing-pins/gtr-remington-700-fluted-firing-pin-assembly-prod1550.aspx[/URL] J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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