clh121787 Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 Took out my deer rifle to recheck zero. Season is fast approaching. And after 2 shots. It quit... upon inspection. The primers are getting struck but with out enough force to detonate the round. I took apart bolt. Cleaned and re assembled. Same results.Any input. Gun smith's aren't exactly cheap. Quote
Super User Ratherbfishing Posted October 5, 2015 Super User Posted October 5, 2015 Obvious question-are you using the same rounds as always? Some rounds don't like a soft "tap." My brother had a similar problem but his was a semi-auto and in his case, a "screw" had worked its way loose-preventing the pin from striking the primer hard enough. Doubt you have that problem. Quote
clh121787 Posted October 6, 2015 Author Posted October 6, 2015 Obvious question-are you using the same rounds as always? Some rounds don't like a soft "tap." My brother had a similar problem but his was a semi-auto and in his case, a "screw" had worked its way loose-preventing the pin from striking the primer hard enough. Doubt you have that problem. Ya the primers are barely getting struck. Like no impression left or indentation. Just like a scratch or slight discoloration. Probably 10 times smaller than it usually looks. And the trigger even feels different. Not as crisp a break. (Drop in timney) ammo are hand loads. Pretty much 100% reliable to this point. probably 150 rounds through the rifle Quote
Kentuckysteve Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 Sounds like you may have a weak firing pin spring. Quote
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