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g.willikers · March 22, 2011, 12:15 PM

Rimfire firing pins are not supposed to be pointy like for centerfire.
They have to be wide enough to squash (a highly technical term) the rim, where the primer compound is, and make the cartridge go off.
So, like as been advised, don't change the shape.
It would mostly likely make things worse.
If the firing pin is at fault, it's probably worn down some and needs replacement.

March 22, 2011, 12:15 PM	#3
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Rimfire firing pins are not supposed to be pointy like for centerfire. They have to be wide enough to squash (a highly technical term) the rim, where the primer compound is, and make the cartridge go off. So, like as been advised, don't change the shape. It would mostly likely make things worse. If the firing pin is at fault, it's probably worn down some and needs replacement. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”