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20 January 2014, 08:34
Eland Slayer
cleaning firing pins
What is the best technique to use for cleaning firing pins on a double? Mine are sometimes not retracting after being dropped on snap caps.


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20 January 2014, 08:38
cal pappas
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If exposed hammers or bushed strikers, the pins are easily removable and the holes can be cleaned. If not, I have used a blast of compressed air, from the breech face, of course, and it has dislodged contaminants. Otherwise, a visit to the nearest competent gunsmith is in order.
Cal


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20 January 2014, 16:03
Kebco
Your snap caps may be the problem, do they stick when you shoot real ammo?


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20 January 2014, 18:16
ROSCOE
Brownells sells the tool to remove the pins. Call Butch and he will point you in the correct direction. This is an easy process if you have the tool.

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20 January 2014, 19:55
Rusty
Wade if you are concerned about the rifle action not being clean you need to seek the services of a gunsmith schooled in double rifles maintenance.

I recommend JJ Parodeax at Champlain or Dustin Mounts near Houston.

Nothing like getting your double service by some one who knows how.


Rusty
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