[lonyaeger]

Originally Posted by c3shooter

Possibles- (You are not holding the gun close enuff to the computer for me to tell, and the crystal ball is in the shop for an oil change)

1. Crud/ lack of lube on FP
2. FP damaged
3. Chamber mouth has ding from FP. Burr can keep round from fully seating, will be driven forward by FP, may eat enuff of force to prevent ignition.
4. Headspace.

If you DO have a chamber mouth burr DO NOT REMOVE IT. Send me a PM- there is a technique to "iron" it back in place.

What are the chances any of these could be the case with a brand-new rifle?

[c3shooter]

Sorry- thought you said a year old. If you have not been dry firing, skip #3. #4 possible, not likely. #1 and #2 possible.

[lonyaeger]

It is a year old, but I've been having the same problem since new. I've only now been ready to really address it.

[stalkingbear]

Another thing you could try is take the bolt apart and stretch the firing pin spring. It's possible the spring is weak so I would try that before going to the trouble of sending it back to Browning.

[lonyaeger]

Thanks, Bear. Even someone with my limited abilities should be able to pull that off! I don't want to have to send it back if I don't have to, major PIA.