Kelbly Panda Firing Spring binding

[Alantra]

Are Panda bolts just tight? I have 2 firing pins with springs, one original, one brand new that rub when going into the bolt.

 

[rdb8847]

Did you try asking Kelbly?

 

[6BRA]

Should not be any bind or coiling. I have 3 and replaced springs on 2. Are springs from Kelblys?

 

[Alantra]

Yes sir. Just got the spare parts kit, comes with pin and springs. I didn’t know if it’s just tight in the threads. My other actions don’t have that with fresh springs. Not sure if I’m missing something or if it’s normal.

 

[Alantra]

Did you try asking Kelbly?

Not yet, it’s the weekend, Ian is awesome. Just noticed this after picking up my rifle and checking bullet seating depth. Figured I’d ask.

 

[AlNyhus]

FWIW, the O.D. of my spare springs (used and new) measure from .397 to .406.

The crew at Kelbly's will get you taken care of.

Good shootin' -Al

 

[xr650rRider]

The springs will rub when your sliding them inside of bolt body. I've got a brand new 6PPC bolt and it does it. When it's all the way inside, it isn't going to be rubbing. Just think about how little movement there actually is. Your firing pin fall. As long as the spring isn't binding on the firing pin, the cocking piece and pin moves freely in shroud. It's funny that after all these years, Kelbly's still doesn't cut all those relief cuts in shroud that are supposed to be the magic fix for those "broken" parts. I think the magic is pulling dollars out of your wallet.

 

[Alantra]

Thank you for your dimensions. Will check them for reference.

I think Rider hit the nail on the head. If that’s normal I was just looking for that validation.

 

[James A. Kelbly]

What xr650rRider wrote is correct. Firing pin will drag on threads when installing, but not inside for .250ths of fall when fired.