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math teacher · March 19, 2013, 12:44 AM

Could be a weak firing pin spring. I had that problem with a brand new Savage 110. Replaced the spring. End of problem. Also the firing pin could be gummed up. A good cleaning would take care of that.

March 19, 2013, 12:44 AM	#7
math teacher Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2012 Location: Southwest WA Coast Posts: 558	Could be a weak firing pin spring. I had that problem with a brand new Savage 110. Replaced the spring. End of problem. Also the firing pin could be gummed up. A good cleaning would take care of that.