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light firingpin strike
onejaeger
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My Kimber 84m in 308 in. does not make a normal dent in the primer, very light. 8 out of 10 times it is enough to fire, aggravating. Same cartridges receive a deep "normal" dent in my Rem. 742, and fire every time. Have tried ammo with Win., CCI, Rem. priming, same light strikes. Have had bolt apart, nothing obviously wrong. Have adjusted firing pin screw, (back end of bolt} no change. Thank you for any ideas.
I apologize for the mess that I have made, had trouble finding the edit feature.
Some factory ammo some reloads. Headspace is an excellent concern. I do believe that headspace is within tolerance. primers set .002 deep, another good idea. Thanks. PA shootist answer was the one I feared would show up. Thank you for your time and effort. Chris
I apologize for the mess that I have made, had trouble finding the edit feature.
Some factory ammo some reloads. Headspace is an excellent concern. I do believe that headspace is within tolerance. primers set .002 deep, another good idea. Thanks. PA shootist answer was the one I feared would show up. Thank you for your time and effort. Chris
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new factory ammo or reloads, if reloads is shoulder proper length??
possible headspace issue????
I have a gauge that is basically a 308 win chamber, inserted cartridge has step at base that shows headspace. I neck sized some brass that was fired in this rifle, bolt closed with more effort, same light strikes. Good idea though, Thanks