Ruger 25-06 misfire
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I had a Ruger 7 MM that did the same thing. Ruger is great to work with, but instead I replaced the firing pin with a lightweight titanium one and a stiffer spring. The gun has not missfired since and the lock-time is noticably faster. good luck Andy Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/ To leave the Hunting listserv list, send a message with SIGNOFF HUNTING
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>The two biggest reasons for misfires are a dirty bolt, over >lubrication of the firing pin spring and the use of improper reloads (primers >seated to deep or maybe even excessive headspace).
Two points. Bad primers cause misfires too! Even premium ammo suffers from this problem sometimes. One of the first things to try is another type of ammo to see if the problem is the rifle or the ammo. Primers cannot be seated too deep! They must be bottomed in the primer pocket flush against the case. This results in a solid strike by the firing pin, since the primer cannot move (as it might if not seated all the way). The primer should "feel" slightly depressed when it is properly seated. Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/ To leave the Hunting listserv list, send a message with SIGNOFF HUNTING
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Had the same Problem with my Ruger 25-06, which I bought used. Was a head space problem on mine. For what its worth, Bill Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/ To leave the Hunting listserv list, send a message with SIGNOFF HUNTING
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>I have a Ruger bolt action rifle that occasionaly misfires, is there >anything I can do besides sending it back to the factory that can >remedy the situation? >Also: any Ruger owners that have sent rifles to the factory: how long >did it take to get your rifle back? >Thanks in advance, >Brett
By misfire what do you mean, light primer hits or complete dud? Do you shoot reloads or factory loads? Have you ever cleaned the inside of the bolt such as the spring on the firing pin? Alot of times gunk and crud build up on the firing pin spring, thus causing light primer hits and misfires. You could have a short firing pin. I would be more inclined to find a good local gunsmith before I shipped it back to the factory unless it was going to cost you an arm and a leg. The two biggest reasons for misfires are a dirty bolt, over lubrication of the firing pin spring and the use of improper reloads (primers seated to deep or maybe even excessive headspace). In short it could be alot of things, be more specific. I am sure some one can help you out on this. Jay Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/ To leave the Hunting listserv list, send a message with SIGNOFF HUNTING
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> I have a Ruger bolt action rifle that occasionaly misfires, is there > anything I can do besides sending it back to the factory that can > remedy the situation? > Also: any Ruger owners that have sent rifles to the factory: how long > did it take to get your rifle back? > Thanks in advance, > Brett
Couple things to check. First, are the firing pin indentations on the primers "substantial"? If so, it could be a primer or ammo problem, not a gun problem. You could have excessive headspace. If this happens with handloads only, it is probably how your reloading dies are set up. If it happens with factory ammo also, you might have a chamber that was cut too deep. Ruger will want you to test it with factory ammo before you send it in. Note carefully which brands cause problems, if any. If you do not have a headspace problem and are getting light firing pin hits, you might want to disassemble the bolt and see if there is crud inside the bolt body which keeps the firing pin from protruding far enough through the bolt face … you can clean this out yourself by winding a paper towel real tight and sorta "screwing" it into the bolt body to wipe out "gunk." I talked to Ruger yesterday about a couple firearms I sent back for service. They said standard policy is 30 day turnaround. One went in Nov 22, the other Jan 5. So they’re a bit slow now. I’ve had 2 week turnaround, including shipping, a couple times in the past. I *very* seldom have to send a Ruger back. Probably no more than any other brand IF I bought as many guns of other brands. Tom Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/ To leave the Hunting listserv list, send a message with SIGNOFF HUNTING
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> I have a Ruger bolt action rifle that occasionaly misfires, is there > anything I can do besides sending it back to the factory that can > remedy the situation?
If the striker is not falling when you pull the trigger or you are otherwise not getting any mark on the primer, send the rifle to the factory. If you’re getting light strikes on the primer, disassemble the bolt and thoroughly clean and degrease the inner workings. If your misfired rounds have a full depth firing pin mark on the primer (are your misfires are handloads?), try some fresh factory ammunition. > Also: any Ruger owners that have sent rifles to the factory: how long > did it take to get your rifle back?
I’m glad Rugers don’t break very often. I’ve had only one experience with Ruger customer service and it was not good. Others have had better luck. Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/ To leave the Hunting listserv list, send a message with SIGNOFF HUNTING
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I have a Ruger bolt action rifle that occasionaly misfires, is there anything I can do besides sending it back to the factory that can remedy the situation? Also: any Ruger owners that have sent rifles to the factory: how long did it take to get your rifle back? Thanks in advance, Brett Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/ To leave the Hunting listserv list, send a message with SIGNOFF HUNTING
