firing pins

Discussion in 'General Rifle Discussion' started by Noop, Oct 31, 2007.

  1. Oct 31, 2007 #1
    Noop

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    After cleaning my bolt-action I usually pull the trigger and ease the firing pin foward by turning the bolt. Is this good to do or does it make a difference?
     
    Noop, Oct 31, 2007
    Noop, Oct 31, 2007
  3. Nov 1, 2007 #2
    greydog

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    It certainly does no harm and can be considered sound practice. GD
     
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  5. Nov 1, 2007 #3
    cpttango30

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    People say it is bad to dry fire any gun. But I spent hours dry firing my m-16 in basic and nothing was harmed doing that.

    But no that is the way I do it when I close the bolt. I do not want to leave the firing pin in teh cocked position this might cause the spring to weaken over time.
     
    cpttango30, Nov 1, 2007
    cpttango30, Nov 1, 2007