Rossi 223 Wizard

[Danny8July]

Sorry if this is not posted in the correct forum...

I have a Rossi 223 Wizard single-shot--shoots amazing!! I took it out last weekend and 1st 4rds were sweet!! After 4 rds, the firing pin would not tap the primer hard enough to make it shoot. I tried two additional rounds but, no good. Will try to attach pics of the rounds (4 rds fired, 2 rds not fired) Before I take it in to a gun-smith, thought I'd ask for any fix-it-myself advice. Thoughts? -D

 

[Just Say Moe]

Those look pretty strongly hit. I can't help but @Wolfdog91 on here has a few of them. Maybe he'll jump on in a bit.

 

[joshb]

Try some different ammo.

 

[Wolfdog91]

Those look pretty strongly hit. I can't help but @Wolfdog91 on here has a few of them. Maybe he'll jump on in a bit.

Hmm haven't ever messed with the wizard a bit with H&R's but not that one

 

[LHSmith]

Apparently these guns are known for FTF due to improper design of the hammer extension.

 

[Danny8July]

Hammer extension...hmm
So if I remove the extension, that might solve the issue of "failure to fire" ?

 

[Handi204]

Try removing the extension some Contender’s would misfire with them slowed the hammer strike.

 

[snert]

try different ammo is my thought too. Those do not look like light strikes to me!

 

[Danny8July]

Will try the following:
1. Different ammo
2. Remove the hammer extension
3. Update the post.

Thanks all!!

 

[kzin]

Also try that ammo in a different rifle if possible.

 

[clowdis]

Don't you need the spur to cock it or to remove it from full cock to safe?

 

[Danny8July]

clowdis, the spur 'thingy' (not sure what the technical term is) on the hammer, is not necessary for cocking. Nice to have--yes, but not required. The scope that came with the rifle (Leopers? never heard of), sits back rather far and directly above the hammer/cock. The 'spur' makes it easier to cock since the scope is right above. However, that's only a minor issue. See pics. Coincidentally, last year I had an issue with it not firing--turns out the spur thingy loose and was catching on the breach-release-opener button...easy fix.
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