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  • Kyles
    Junior Member
    • Dec 2011
    • 8

    Calico m100 22lr burst firing

    Can anyone tell me why I'm getting 2-3 round burst on my calico m100?
    I've had this gun for 25 years, and it used to shoot flawlessly. Then my firing pin broke, so I replaced the following bolt parts: Firing Pin, Spring, Stop pin, Bolt handle Pin, Extractor, Extractor Spring and Recoil buffer (the new recoil buffer is much softer than the original). The only part I didn't change is the recoil spring, but it seems fine.
    When shooting the rifle will randomly fire 2-3 and sometimes 4 round burst at lightening fast speed, then misfeed or jam. It is quite scary. I keep the gun extremely clean and lightly oil the bolt.
    I'm using CCI 40 grain mini-mag solid points. Also use the CCI blazer 40 grain solids.
  • #2
    AR22
    Senior Member
    • Dec 2011
    • 2173

    You really should remove these posts. You do not know who may be here lurking. Then find a competant Gunsmith and do not shoot this anymore till fixed. The really scary part will be when the wrong person sees this happening. It is wrong to do so, but they will come after you for such malfunctions.
    Last edited by AR22; 11-04-2012, 6:14 PM.

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    • #3
      Kyles
      Junior Member
      • Dec 2011
      • 8

      Not to worry, I'm not shooting this gun again until It's fixed... It's not even cool when it happens, just scary. But I'm trying to get some helpful answers here, besides taking it to a gunsmith. Thanks. This gun is very simple, so I'm sure if someone points me to the right fix, I could handle it...
      Could a weak recoil spring cause this?

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      • #4
        edgerly779
        CGN/CGSSA Contributor
        CGN Contributor
        • Aug 2009
        • 19871

        Usually in the fire control group. sear/disconnector trigger hammer.trigger return spring weak.

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        • #5
          uxo2
          Veteran Member
          • Dec 2008
          • 4003

          I would clean the firing pin hole..

          Could be crud.

          Also measure the old fireing pin and compare to the replacement..
          Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you,
          Jesus Christ and the American Soldier.
          One died for your soul; the other for your freedom.
          George Patton

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          • #6
            redcliff
            Calguns Addict
            • Feb 2008
            • 5676

            Of the parts you listed that you changed it would seem that the firing pin and spring would bear at least examining for peening or too light of a spring, and the recoil buffer for correct length as insufficient bolt travel could cause a failure to fully cock the hammer and allow hammer follow.

            Or it could be wear in the fire control group as edgerly779 mentioned.
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            • #7
              Kyles
              Junior Member
              • Dec 2011
              • 8

              Originally posted by uxo2
              I would clean the firing pin hole..

              Could be crud.

              Also measure the old fireing pin and compare to the replacement..
              I completely disassembled and cleaned the firing pin and spring...

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              • #8
                Kyles
                Junior Member
                • Dec 2011
                • 8

                Originally posted by edgerly779
                Usually in the fire control group. sear/disconnector trigger hammer.trigger return spring weak.
                Thanks, I will look into this...

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                • #9
                  Kyles
                  Junior Member
                  • Dec 2011
                  • 8

                  thanks Edgerly779,
                  I took apart the control group and the disconnect seemed worn with rough edges. I ordered a new disconnect, disconnect spring, sear, trigger spring, and hammer....I think that should cover all the bases.

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