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Old September 10, 2013, 09:33 AM   #22
Wyoredman
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian Pfleuger
...never a problem of any kind with centerfire ammo.
I'm with Brian on this one. I have never had a hang fire that was caused by the ammo. I have seen a few in elk camp from dirty guns! Usually, Model 70 Winchesters that have too much grease on the firing pin spring. Or Rem 700's that have never had the bolt taken apart.

Trigger is pulled, sear releases, but all the gunk in the bolt holds the pin until the gun is moved, then BANG, a shot fire off into the timber. Scare the hell out of everyone...and the elk!

We go straight back to camp and clean guns before going out again.

This seems to happen a lot during cold weather. Also happens when the rifle has been riding around in a scabbard on a horse for 5 days.

Never had a hang fire caused by ammo, though.
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