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Offline basstracker

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Ruger M77 Mark 2
« on: September 07, 2004, 12:31:54 PM »
I'm having trouble with the gun firing,, sometimes it will fire and most of the time not..?? The primers do get hit and dented, but do not fire?? Any help !!!! thanks  :(

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« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2004, 03:58:39 PM »
There are many possibilities that would cause misfires such as these. :shock:   So, I'll start with the most probable.  

1.  If you reload, make sure that the primer is seated just below flush with the primer pocket.  A misfire involving the primer in this way is the primer literally "absorbing" the shock of the firing pin.

2.  If you don't reload, check the brand of ammo; generally, I like sticking to domestic brands of ammo if they're affordable and for when I don't feel like reloading.

3.  The problem could rely on the most likely cause of a misfire on the gun's part.  (BTW, I'm not a gunsmith, I am just sighting the most probable causes in my opinion, but if in doubt, have the gun inspected by a professional gunsmith.)  Check the firing pin mechanism, as it could have a weak spring, or something to that nature,
These are just a few things to check out for, but please be sure to have it examined if the problem is with the gun and not the ammo.  Hope this helped.  Patriot
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