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Posted: 7/19/2008 9:34:28 AM EDT
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I do not have much experience with reloads, but I do know that there are different types of primers that can be bought. Some primers are harder that others.
You might want to check that as a start. |
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Posted: 7/19/2008 9:39:30 AM EDT
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Are you sure you are getting the CCI primers fully seated?
CCI primers are a little larger than Winchester and Federal and seat a little harder. Just something to check before swapping hammer springs to something stiffer. |
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Posted: 7/20/2008 1:04:42 AM EDT
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Not to insult your intelligence, but is the hammer spring installed correctly. It's somewhat common to find them upside-down.
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Posted: 7/20/2008 7:17:06 AM EDT
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Try shooting some mil-surp. If it does it with that then I would say the hammer spring is probably alittle weak.
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Posted: 7/20/2008 9:32:28 AM EDT
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Not insulting on your part - but that is not the problem (I did check to make sure though) One never knows... Thanks |
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Posted: 7/20/2008 9:38:07 AM EDT
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MYBE BAD PRIMERS.
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Posted: 7/20/2008 9:38:48 AM EDT
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How big is the dent? Do they fire on a second strike?
Also, you might want to post this in the reloading sub-forum. Those guys will know more about specific primer types. It's at the bottom of the Armory forum |
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Posted: 7/20/2008 9:39:42 AM EDT
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You are correct about the primer hardness - these are very hard primers - they are made so to prevent slam fires on floating firing pins and that is why I want to use them... I might load a batch using different primers, but I might be just as well off ($$$) just to buy an extra power spring. Who knows - it is just frustrating when things do not go my way - Thanks |
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Posted: 7/20/2008 9:42:11 AM EDT
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It makes a large dent - larger than the usual "slamming the bolt home" dent. And yes they will fire on the second try... |
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Posted: 7/20/2008 9:45:14 AM EDT
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That thought has cross my mind - it could be a bad batch of primers - but is cheaper to buy another hammer spring than to buy another batch of primers... I hate it when things do not work out... |
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Posted: 7/20/2008 10:00:52 AM EDT
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Would replacing the hammer spring with a stronger one increase the risk of a pierced primer ? Or it that be a pressure or broken firing pin problem? |
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Posted: 7/20/2008 10:10:30 AM EDT
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You are correct - and a pierced primer would not be good. So, should I just start over with a new firing pin? And then move on to a stronger hammer spring if the firing pin does not work... Or switch to a different primer before all of the above... |
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Posted: 7/20/2008 10:23:36 AM EDT
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The primers are well seated. I seat them by hand and not on a press, so I get that "feel" thing going on. If they were not seated properly, they would blow out when ignition took place. That is a good point for those that reload - one needs to check for proper primer seating and overall cartridge length... |
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Posted: 7/20/2008 12:13:26 PM EDT
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If the hammer spring is correct (tension and install), then confirm the protrusion of the firing pin out the bolt face. The spec range is .032 to .032, and a problem here may be a bur on the back of the bolt (milling ring edge) that is not allowing the Firing pin to seat correctly against the back at hammer strike.
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Posted: 7/20/2008 5:41:34 PM EDT
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NO! The firing pin is limited in how far it will move, increasing the energy will only make it faster. Modern bolt rifles have a lot more energy in the striker. |
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Posted: 7/22/2008 5:37:29 AM EDT
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The problem could also be how you handle the primers when reloading. Skin has natural oils in it that deactivate primers, and as such, handling them directly can result in primers going bad.
I know when I reload they go from the box to the tray to the casing. No skin contact at all. Just a thought. |
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Posted: 7/22/2008 7:08:31 PM EDT
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I am a very experienced reloader and can attest that this is not the problem in this case - but thanks for the reply anyway... |
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