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Re: Bad ammo [Re: caldwelldeerhunter] #3494734 08/21/12 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted By: caldwelldeerhunter
might want to take a look at you firing pin on your gun. Buy anouther box and see. If its ammo im sure you can get a free box if you let winchester know. Im sure they want to know whats goin on as well


I agree.

Now on the lighter side, "bad ammo" is always on my list of the most common excuses you'll hear to protect the male ego from a miss. It often comes right after another favorite - wasps.



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Re: Bad ammo [Re: Texas Dan] #3494740 08/21/12 01:43 AM
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I can't post pics from my I phone of u would like to see pics send me you email or phone number


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Originally Posted By: stevenj
I bought a box of Winchester super x power points for my 308 from Walmart today I took my guns out to sight them in and 9 of the 20 round were duds has this happened to anybody else or is it just a rare occasion



Gun in Question. I am not sure make/model.




Re: Bad ammo [Re: Flat Cat] #3496161 08/21/12 03:27 PM
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Top pic shows good firing pin impact dent to the primer. Bottom pic impact dent is marginal. I'm assuming the bottom pic is the dud round. Both primers appear flush seated so this has some concerns about the rifle. Like I said before, try another brand of ammo and see if the problem continues. If so, something is wrong with the firing pin/spring assembly or your not completely closing the bolt on your rifle. If not, then you got a bad batch of Winchester rounds or your rifle doesn't seat the round well when chambered. Weapons will shoot better with different types of OAL/brass/bullet weights/powder charges/primers. That is why I reload my own. I have narrowed down the ingredients for the most accurate fail safe bullet for my rifle. up



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Re: Bad ammo [Re: fishhuntgolfgeek] #3496212 08/21/12 03:42 PM
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PS...I once did own a Remington BDL in .30-06. I remember it was a two locking lug bolt. I also remember that it was possible to not completely close the bolt any yet still fire the weapon. Try working the bolt to the furthest back position when chambering new rounds (don't do a shortened version of rechambering). This will ensure you engage the firing pin sear correctly and fully compress the firing pin spring. Make sure your bolt is completely closed with the bolt throw completely down.



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Re: Bad ammo [Re: fishhuntgolfgeek] #3497035 08/21/12 08:13 PM
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that bottom pic looks like a light strike to me



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Re: Bad ammo [Re: Sparky45] #3497576 08/21/12 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted By: Sparky45
that bottom pic looks like a light strike to me


x2 might be gun... buy some different brand of ammo



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Re: Bad ammo [Re: caldwelldeerhunter] #3501023 08/22/12 10:14 PM
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Update when you figure it out...



Re: Bad ammo [Re: stevenj] #3517869 08/27/12 11:53 PM
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I have shot fatory loads for 40 years and have never had a misfire on a cartridge..Firing pins in new rifles yes, but cartridges..no..Wow... That may well be a rifle issue


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Re: Bad ammo [Re: stevenj] #3540108 09/04/12 10:50 AM
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Well it turns out its my gun I bought some federal ammo I shot 12 rounds and 1 of them didnt go off would my gun be covered by a warranty since its brand new

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Originally Posted By: stevenj
Well it turns out its my gun I bought some federal ammo I shot 12 rounds and 1 of them didnt go off would my gun be covered by a warranty since its brand new


I would hope so.
Did you clean the rifle completely BEFORE you took it to the range the first time?
Also check the firing pin and hole for burrs or rough spots that may hinder the free movement.
It could also be a bad/weak hammer spring.

Please keep us updated on how this problem is fixed.


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Re: Bad ammo [Re: target1911] #3540303 09/04/12 01:16 PM
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Back when Browning first came out with the A-bolt's they had a similar problem. Some rounds would fire as normal and some would not. It was determined that it was a weak firing pin spring. They replaced the spring free of charge.

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I didn't clean it the first time I shot it but before the second go round I pulled the firing pin didn't seem to have any burrs or anything I'm gonna call remington and see what they will do for me

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