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TedK · November 6, 2009, 08:14 AM

I recently purchased a used Winchester 30-06 model 70 and fired a box of remington 180 grain rounds with no misfires or problems. The grouping was actually quite nice. I was told I should problaly be using 150-165 grain for whitetail deer. Yesterday I purchased a box of Winchester 30-06 165 grain and the first round misfired on me. I was wondering of the misfire is most likely due to a dirty rifle (firing pin) or a bad primer in the round? I do not want the misfire to happen again in the field looking at a wall hanger running.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Tedk

November 6, 2009, 08:14 AM	#1
TedK Junior Member Join Date: November 6, 2009 Location: Spotsylvania, Va Posts: 3	Winchester 30-06 misfire I recently purchased a used Winchester 30-06 model 70 and fired a box of remington 180 grain rounds with no misfires or problems. The grouping was actually quite nice. I was told I should problaly be using 150-165 grain for whitetail deer. Yesterday I purchased a box of Winchester 30-06 165 grain and the first round misfired on me. I was wondering of the misfire is most likely due to a dirty rifle (firing pin) or a bad primer in the round? I do not want the misfire to happen again in the field looking at a wall hanger running. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Tedk