Off Center Pin Strike

[Drop Port]

A little story: Greg Tannel is a smith that does a lot of firing pin bushing. His bushings extend back into the bolt far enough so that the firing pin tip is supported throughout the full length of the pin's cock and fire cycle. (Of course this requires that the pin be modified.) Greg told me that he once had a Remington actioned long range target rifle that would throw a shot from time to time, and that he tried a number of things to cure the problem, none of which worked, until he bushed the pin so that it would not have to rattle around into alignment as the rifle was fired. A number of custom action makers have designed their actions so that the pin tip does not come out of the bore that fits it, just to the rear of the bolt face, when the action is cocked. This is the case with Stiller's benchrest actions and Remington clones, but not with factory Remingtons.

Boyd this is exactly what I was trying to explain and the condition you are talking about (unexplained flyer). I believe the smith consulted with Greg on the findings.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CDJKLp7BsI
Catshooter here is a link no need for condescending attacks we are all here to learn unless of course you know it all then why bother.

 

[CatShooter]

Catshooter here is a link no need for condescending attacks we are all here to learn unless of course you know it all then why bother.

Not condescending - you should not explain stuff that does not happen...

 

[Drop Port]

Catshooter here is a link no need for condescending attacks we are all here to learn unless of course you know it all then why bother.

Not condescending - you should not explain stuff that does not happen...

Picture don't lie watch the video or post your company name so you can build my rifles, until then I trust Gregs work and knowledge.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CDJKLp7BsI

 

[BoydAllen]

Great video. I had not seen it. The point that he makes in the video about the desirability of supporting the firing pin tip throughout its cocking and firing cycle is not at all controversial among top gunsmiths and action designers. They have know about this for some time. Greg is the go to guy for this work. His quality of work, price and turn around time are great. I have several friends who have had this done. They are all pleased with the work.