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I picked up a nearly new Winchester model 70 stainless fluted extreme weather 30-06. It's a newer one built by fn. I'm getting pretty frequent light primer strikes. I've checked the headspace and used a Hornady comparator to make sure my shoulders aren't bumped too much. Pin protrusion looks good to at about .060".
I thought maybe the firing pin spring retention clip was dragging so I polished it down a bit. I thought it was a bit better but still have some issues. I just replaced the spring with a new standard factory one and I still have issues. I can't find a heavier spring option for these newer m70 fn built models.
I was hoping this would be my traveling rifle that could go anywhere and do anything but I must be confident it'll fire when I pull the trigger. A fire member told me these m70s are notorious for light strikes and said they are poorly designed with short springs.
I really like the feel and the balance with the carbon stick and 22" fluted barrel and it feeds great so I'm hoping there's a fix for the light strikes. Does anyone have a fix that works?
Bb
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