Misfire(FTF) on the range

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Hello everyone,

I'm going to apologize in advance as i'm positive this topic has been covered but i couldn't seem to find it anywhere (too tired maybe)


Anyways my concern is when i goto the range for the first time with my first rifle (.22 Savage Mk II FSS) and it does have a failure to fire, what is the procedure? i know it will happen eventually and just want to be prepared:)

The range I will be going to is Steve Johnson range in Calgary(NE)

Thanks in advance,

Andrew (Saladorm)

PS: Love the forums.
 
If you have a FTF, keep the gun pointed down range for a slow count of 60 seconds.

If it hasn't gone off by then, it most likely won't and can be removed.
 
I wouldnt worry, my Savage BV seems to strike the rim pretty hard.
If it doesnt go, wait a second, and open the bolt and put in another round and carry on.
 
When I hear the 'click' I usually wait about 30 seconds, eject the round, rechamber it and try again. If there's another click, then I'll wait 30 seconds, eject the round to see if the primer was struck in a different spot (9 times out of 10 it'll shoot). If not, I'll try again, if so I'll go and deposit the round in the container our range has for 'live' rounds. Your range should have a container where you can dispose of the round.
 
Wait 30 seconds in case of a hang fire, too many times shooters will just eject the round right away and carry on.

Although a cartridge its terribly dangerous outside of a firearm, it can still cause injury.

BTW, I have never experienced a misfire with a .22, has anyone else?
 
I have never had a hang fire with a .22 and I go through a case a year.

I get the odd FTF though. Like Misfire said, I just rotate the round and try again after a short wait.

I did have a hangfire with a .303 once. Startled me.

Come to think of it, that was the only hangfire I have ever had and it was with some very old ammo.
 
Sweet, Thanks for the quick replies guys, I wont actually get the rifle till the 24th but it is on layaway so once the the pay cheque goes in .. it's mine:)

I just noticed it says i joined CGN in 2004, I'm assuming there used to be a big airsoft section or something here:)
 
Not to be an a**hole or anything, but this stuff is covered in your course material and licensing examinations. What else have you forgotten about?
 
In the past 2 and a half years or so I have shot close to about 45,000 .22 rounds and haven't had a hangfire yet. I have had a couple (as in maybe 3 or 4 out of those 45,000) that didn't fire the first time, but I waited 30 seconds, spinned the round a bit so the firing pin would strike it in a different position and shot again. 9 times out of 10, as others mentioned this will work. Just don't open the bolt right away. Although the chances of it going off after you open the bolt is very slim, there is that slight chance - better safe than sorry!
 
As someone stated earlier, the savage has a very hard primer strike, FTF does happen but folllow the instructions above and you will be fine.

Just FYI, the savage has an extractor spring the clips onto the bolt that holds in the extractor, I have replaced the extractor on both my 93R & MKII. In the 93 after about 2500 to 3000 rnds, the MKII on the other hand gave me grief from day 1...... I called savage and I had a new one in 2 business days!! Service I tell ya!!

Savage also puts an extra extractor spring in the package with their rimfires..... don't throw it away (I have still to use mine and its been 3 yrs for the 93R) I feel that when a manufacturer includes spare parts in their new guns packaging it is probably safe to say you will need it eventually!!!

Have fun with your new Savage... I found them to be reliable & tons of fun to shoot! I love it when I pull out my $400 rig (including ammo and a scope) and out shoot my Father-in-law, he spent $1500 on a REALLY nice Browning bolt action with a Leupold scope!! I tell him that his rifle sure is nice to look at, and leave it at that!

Cheers
 
That's some good news, After reading the first reply i don't know why i asked such a silly question, guess i shouldn't use the post thread button when half asleep:)

But the info on the savage is good, Thanks
 
I have had several FTF in .22.
Wait minimum 60 seconds with muzzle pointed in a safe direction (downrange) asthey CAN fire.
Eject it. Examine the rim.Find out if its a bad cartridge or problem with rifle.
In my case,it was the type of ammo (not enough pressure to make a full semi auto cycle).
Solution: I went to 1200 fps or greater.
 
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