|
Forum Rules | Firearms Safety | Firearms Photos | Links | Library | Lost Password | Email Changes |
Register | FAQ | Calendar | Today's Posts | Search |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
June 29, 2001, 05:21 PM | #1 |
Senior Member
Join Date: December 10, 1999
Location: California
Posts: 2,716
|
Beretta A303 not firing....aaargh
My A303 has suddenly stopped firing about 1 shell from each box. No change in shell brand. Federal. Cleaned gun...same thing. Finally changed main (hammer) spring. Fired a box with no problem...BUT....
A real mystery. Everything was going fine and one shell would go "clink" and not fire. Take it out and itty bitty dent in primer. Use it again and just fine. No dirt or gunk in firing pin or trigger assymbly. ????????/ |
June 30, 2001, 06:54 AM | #2 |
Staff In Memoriam
Join Date: October 13, 1999
Location: Columbia, Md, USA
Posts: 8,811
|
I'm ignorant about Berettas, but I'd first check and see if the bbl was on tight. A loose bbl can give the symptom you mention on other shotguns.
|
July 2, 2001, 12:03 PM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: February 4, 2000
Posts: 194
|
Let me guess: Federal Multi-Purpose loads.
I have had a handfull of these with the exact same performance that you describe. It appears to be a quality control problem in the shells where the primer is seated a bit too deep. Bud |
|
|