Firing pin spring??

[Raptor]

Quick question for you guys. How often should the firing pin spring be changed?? I have never changed any of mine and have several rifles that have been rebarreled 4 or 5 times. What is an indication that the pin would "Need" to be changed??? Thanks guys!!

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Its cheap and easy enough to do as soon as you question it. Push it down on a bathroom scale to get a baseline then keep an eye on it

 

[Warren Dean]

Just replace it every year. They are like $8 for a Wolff spring. Never wonder about it gain.

 

[alf]

Kelbly's recommends every 2000 rounds.....

 

[Comrade Terry]

Every barrel change (~1,600 rounds).

 

[Liven The Dream]

I have a few Barnard Model P Actions.
I was in NZ and stopped at the Factory. I want some spare parts .
I asked for Firing pin Springs ? I told Ok , we have never had one fail ?
I still got a couple and a complete firing Pin.

I have had two Remington 700 SA fail . One Factory and one PTG

 

[Jefferson]

Kelbly's recommends every 2000 rounds.....

yes it is a wear item, a few years ago it was common for serve to replace high power fixed scopes every 4000-5000 rounds or recoil cycles,

wear items need to be replaced and springs are easy, inexpensive and simple to change,

just about as easy as exercising scopes. hope u understand what exercising scopes means. and leaving your scope at a different set point over winter

so much to learn and so little time. Jefferson

 

[Ken]

This is a surprise to me. I have 30 year old or more Rem 700s that have never had springs changed nor have they failed. Now I have something else to worry about!!!

 

[Dusty Stevens]

This is a surprise to me. I have 30 year old or more Rem 700s that have never had springs changed nor have they failed. Now I have something else to worry about!!!

Theyll keep on working. The only time youll actually see a worn spring is in a benchrest situation. In a hunting rifle youll never see it unless its just broke

 

[carlsbad]

I have a different viewpoint. I agree that they are cheap and easy to replace. But I think quality springs don't get weaker from use. They are specialty steels and the metallurgy is unaffected by use within the design range. So I'm not going to argue with anyone that wants to replace them, but I don't think they need replacing.

I keep them in stock and will always be glad to replace when I'm doing a bushing job if requested.

I recommend replacing when they start wearing on the inside. What I see more often is firing pins that need to be replaced. The spring is harder and can wear the side of the firing pins down--especially the fluted ones.

If you disagree, please see the first half of the last sentence of the first paragraph.

--Jerry

 

[Bart B.]

The only time youll actually see a worn spring is in a benchrest situation.

They'll fail in long range prone matches, none know the discipline they're used in. Evidenced by a little more bullet drop and increased shot stringing in elevation. If you and your stuff shoots well enough to tell the difference.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

I have a different viewpoint. I agree that they are cheap and easy to replace. But I think quality springs don't get weaker from use. They are specialty steels and the metallurgy is unaffected by use within the design range. So I'm not going to argue with anyone that wants to replace them, but I don't think they need replacing.

I keep them in stock and will always be glad to replace when I'm doing a bushing job if requested.

I recommend replacing when they start wearing on the inside. What I see more often is firing pins that need to be replaced. The spring is harder and can wear the side of the firing pins down--especially the fluted ones.

If you disagree, please see the first half of the last sentence of the first paragraph.

--Jerry

With the better chrome silicon springs they do last a long time. But the cheaper music wire springs take a set pretty quickly. Kelblys uses music wire springs. They will be 1/4" shorter than new in a matter of months.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

5 seconds on a bathroom scale next time you pull it out to clean it will tell the tale. No issue to just test it

 

[watercam]

5 seconds on a bathroom scale next time you pull it out to clean it will tell the tale. No issue to just test it

+1

 

[boltfluter]

Most of my weak springs seem to show up as soon as I go coyote hunting in extremely cold weather. Get lined up for a great shot and "click". Then a few choice expletives echo through the valley. Good times!

Paul

 

[CaptainMal]

With the better chrome silicon springs they do last a long time. But the cheaper music wire springs take a set pretty quickly. Kelblys uses music wire springs. They will be 1/4" shorter than new in a matter of months.

Kind of afraid to ask but am anyhow. Where do you buy springs that are labeled "chrome silicone"? Been buying generic Remington springs rated a couple more pounds than the stock 21# ( I think). Never saw a label discussing chrome silicone.

 

[johara1]

Measure your spring at your firing pin cocked height. I use an old drill press and dial indicator and a scale. first you need measure firing pin fall.... jim