Is there a replacement CZ firing pin spring?

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22 January 2009, 04:31

shootaway

Is there a replacement CZ firing pin spring?

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22 January 2009, 04:44

ScottS

Shootaway,

Perhaps there is nothing wrong with your spring. Perhaps the nut has backed off. This has been known to happen to CZs in the past.

22 January 2009, 04:48

JBrown

quote:
Originally posted by ScottS:
Shootaway,

Perhaps there is nothing wrong with your spring. Perhaps the nut has backed off. This has been known to happen to CZs in the past.

Shootaway

Just remember that you said that there is no difference between the CZ and the high dollar magnum actions as a foundation for a DG rifle.

Jason

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22 January 2009, 04:50

GeorgeS

Strip your bolt and remove any heavy grease. Then try it again.

Perhaps the cold is causing the grease to thicken and inhibit the firing pin travel.

George

22 January 2009, 04:51

shootaway

Thanks ScottS,I'll take the bolt apart and have a look at it.I had a similar problem with a Remington factory spring untill I replaced it myself with a Wolff spring.I never had that problem again.

22 January 2009, 04:56

shootaway

quote:
Originally posted by GeorgeS:
Strip your bolt and remove any heavy grease. Then try it again.

Perhaps the cold is causing the grease to thicken and inhibit the firing pin travel.

George

George,I never use grease on my firing pin mechanism.I noticed the inconsistancies of the firing pin strike,long ago, while dry firing practice and hoped it will go away.

22 January 2009, 07:52

Shinzo

quote:
Originally posted by shootaway:
[George,I never use grease on my firing pin mechanism.I noticed the inconsistancies of the firing pin strike,long ago, while dry firing practice and hoped it will go away.

Sounds like there might be a rough spot/burr in the bolt interior, on the firing pin assembly, bolt shroud, cocking piece etc or combination of these things. Perhaps a bit of housekeepng with a fine file,emery paper &/or stone might be in order.
Steve

22 January 2009, 07:56

RIP

"C-Clip" or the double-nut firing pin spring retainer?
Try not to drool on it while field stripping, and you might want to raise the visor on your shooting helmet while taking a closer look.

22 January 2009, 20:26

shootaway

quote:
Originally posted by Shinzo:
quote:
Originally posted by shootaway:
[George,I never use grease on my firing pin mechanism.I noticed the inconsistancies of the firing pin strike,long ago, while dry firing practice and hoped it will go away.

Sounds like there might be a rough spot/burr in the bolt interior, on the firing pin assembly, bolt shroud, cocking piece etc or combination of these things. Perhaps a bit of housekeepng with a fine file,emery paper &/or stone might be in order.
Steve

I took it apart and noticed rust in the bolt sleeve.I worked a copper brush and steel wool then cleaned it out.There seems to be a big improvement.I noticed the problem after I got the new trigger installed.It was a year before I got my rifle back and the gunsmith may have stored it in humid plce.