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I have a Henry AR-7; I've never had a failure to feed or eject. My problem are failures to fire. I've only used cheap brick ammo. Could this be the reason? Or do I need to get some work done on the firing pin?
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When it fails to fire look where the firing pin strikes the round. Is there a lighter strike than the ones that did go off? Some cheap ammo have bad spots in the primers. Also the firing pin could be hitting marginally. But it could also be that while it is chambering, the round isn't totally seating so when the firing pin hits it pushes the round forward a little and doesn't compress the rim enough to fire. You will see a difference in the strikes if that is the case. If it is then you could try a good cleaning and maybe try more lube. Also check the area of the chamber where the firing pin hits to make sure it hasn't peened over a little bit from dry firing.sigpic50BMGBOB aka 50BMGLAZARUS aka 50BMGZOMBIEBOB aka the UN- DEAD! -
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Thanks for the advise Bob, I'll keep your tips in mind next time I go to the range.When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say,
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Are you using Remington ammo by chance?__________________
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Yup, Remington hp.When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say,
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I'm willing to bet that you found your problem. Next time you are out, save the "bad" rounds and then feed them through your gun again. I bet they will work. The primer compound is not always spread evenly around the rim so, the firing pin probably hit a section of the rim without any primer compound in it.NRA Certified Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun and Metallic Cartridge Reloading Instructor
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KM6WLVComment
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You might try Federal Bulk, if you can find it. All my guns usually shoot either Federal or Remington Bulk. As a last resort, try CCI minimags.Comment
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Federal bulk from Cabela's on sale with ammo box included. No problems encountered.Comment
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yea i get lots of duds with remington golden bulletsComment
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