Problems with CCI 450s

[Trevor Rhodes]

[KHGS]

[Trevor Rhodes]

[Matt P]

Hi Trev
Protrusion isn't the problem, when were the springs last replaced ??
If they haven't been replaced in the life of the action, that would be my first recommendation.
The other thing to check is that the pin isn't dragging, easiest way the check is remove the cap and cocking sleeve and make sure the pin falls with no resistance.
If you need springs, I have them in stock. If you want me to install them and check over the bolts, feel free to give me a call on 0402230877.
Regards
Matt P

[Trevor Rhodes]

[Trevor Rhodes]

I have fired 700 rounds in 3 barnards since changing to Federal gold match and not one miss fire. Es did not alter and l are much happier.

[Pommy Chris]

Just started using other primers and getting this issue with last batch and fed up with it. I think there is an issue with new batch.
Chris

[cheech]

I must have a good batch as I’ve gone through at least 3000 , we load for 2 people and multiple actions -Barnard , Kelbly , Remington. They’ve Been good enough to fill the trophy cabinet . Hope I don’t get a bad batch

[Tim L]

I think Matt has nailed this one. Speaking from personal experience (with BR4s) I thought I had a bad batch, I marked them up and they went into the back of the cubboard. I got a new batch that performed flawlessly but at around the same time got a decocking holder for the Barnard bolt,,,,,,,!
At WA Queens my LMB action started giving missfires. I put an extra washer in and problem solved. Since then I have decocked it after firing and even removed the washer and not had a missfire since.

I'll pull the dodgy batch of BR4s out and see how they go. I was getting at least 1 missfire in every string so it shouldn't take long to confirm.

I guess the issue here is that there is more than 1 way to solve the missfire problem. Blame the primers, buy something with a softer cup, and the weak spring works again, or, fix the spring (decocking will work for a bit, but at some point it will need to be replaced)

[Pommy Chris]

[mike H]

A reoccurring nightmare.

[DannyS]

Whether decocked or not, firing pin springs can still loose their strength. De- cocking will help but the spring is still under tension.

[Pommy Chris]

[DenisA]

[KHGS]