R rob350 CGN frequent flyer Rating - 100% 27 0 0 Location Alberta Apr 23, 2011 #1 Would changing the firing pin on a SKS cause any issues with head spacing, over/under piercing primers, etc?
Would changing the firing pin on a SKS cause any issues with head spacing, over/under piercing primers, etc?
Stevo CGN Ultra frequent flyer Rating - 100% 125 0 0 Location NW Alberta Apr 23, 2011 #2 It can't affect headspacing. If it's too long or the tip is shaped wrong you could get pierced primers. If it's too short, it probably won't work.
It can't affect headspacing. If it's too long or the tip is shaped wrong you could get pierced primers. If it's too short, it probably won't work.
R rob350 CGN frequent flyer Rating - 100% 27 0 0 Location Alberta Apr 23, 2011 #3 Alright thats what i suspected thanks! As for pierced primers, is that a holy #### big problem, or just note that the firing pin is too long? Is a guy able to just file it shorter in that case?
Alright thats what i suspected thanks! As for pierced primers, is that a holy #### big problem, or just note that the firing pin is too long? Is a guy able to just file it shorter in that case?
Stevo CGN Ultra frequent flyer Rating - 100% 125 0 0 Location NW Alberta Apr 23, 2011 #4 Are you getting pierced primers on your rifle? The pin doesn't have to be too long, it could also be too pointy.
Are you getting pierced primers on your rifle? The pin doesn't have to be too long, it could also be too pointy.
R rob350 CGN frequent flyer Rating - 100% 27 0 0 Location Alberta Apr 23, 2011 #5 Nope, but due to a previous issue, I may try changing firing pins. So I would like to make sure I know what possible outcomes I could run into.
Nope, but due to a previous issue, I may try changing firing pins. So I would like to make sure I know what possible outcomes I could run into.
R rob350 CGN frequent flyer Rating - 100% 27 0 0 Location Alberta Apr 25, 2011 #6 rob350 said: Alright thats what i suspected thanks! As for pierced primers, is that a holy s**t big problem, or just note that the firing pin is too long? Is a guy able to just file it shorter in that case? Click to expand...
rob350 said: Alright thats what i suspected thanks! As for pierced primers, is that a holy s**t big problem, or just note that the firing pin is too long? Is a guy able to just file it shorter in that case? Click to expand...
Stevo CGN Ultra frequent flyer Rating - 100% 125 0 0 Location NW Alberta Apr 25, 2011 #7 Give it a try if it happens. Make sure you round the tip.
G gun_mike Member EE Expired Rating - 100% 5 0 0 Location BC Apr 25, 2011 #8 Most likely no. rob350 said: Alright thats what i suspected thanks! As for pierced primers, is that a holy s**t big problem, or just note that the firing pin is too long? Is a guy able to just file it shorter in that case? Click to expand... Firing pins are hardened. Filing will be rather difficult with a HSS file however, a diamond file/hone (like those used for sharpening) would work. Mike
Most likely no. rob350 said: Alright thats what i suspected thanks! As for pierced primers, is that a holy s**t big problem, or just note that the firing pin is too long? Is a guy able to just file it shorter in that case? Click to expand... Firing pins are hardened. Filing will be rather difficult with a HSS file however, a diamond file/hone (like those used for sharpening) would work. Mike
R RobSmith BANNED BANNED BANNED EE Expired Rating - 100% 2 0 0 Location Rigaud, Quebec Apr 25, 2011 #9 No effect on headspacing (that's the bolt head's job) but I'd measure protrusion(sp?) just in case.
squirrelnuttz Regular EE Expired Rating - 100% 20 0 0 Location Central Alberta Apr 27, 2011 #10 With a sprung pin, you may get the occasional light pin strike when using surplus czech ammo.
