Omega

morgan man · 05-14-2009, 11:25 AM

Hi went out and shot the new Omega (shoots good), I noticed during clean up that I am unable to get a ring around the firing pin clean. The ring is located where the drop block meets the primer. Anyone else have this problem? Do I even need to worry about it?
Thanks James

sabotloader · 05-14-2009, 12:05 PM

morgan man

Not totally sure how much build up (ring) you talking about. For myself I use windex and a 'Q' tip to saturate and remove material from the drop block. If that does not get it then a small piece of scotch brite pad with windex rubbed against the deposit will, for the most part, clear the spot. Make sure you dry the area and the also the inside the firing pin block. You can remove the firing pin housing and get a good look at what you need to do.

This a digram of my block your block may be different - your block might have a screw drive fitting right through the middle if the firing pin...

hope this helps some...

Semisane · 05-14-2009, 12:06 PM

Yeah MM, I've experienced that with my Omega X7. It really bothered me the first few times I shot it. It's a little difficult to get at and I would spend a lot of time with Q-Tips and solvent trying to get it squeaky clean. Then I took a good look at it with a magnifying glass and came to the conclusion that it's mostly staining and/or copper transfer from the primer housing. Now I just give it a good wiping with a Q-Tip and rub a little oil on the breech face. The ring you're talking about remains clearly visable, but there's no crud build up after the seven range sessions I've had with it.

lemoyne · 05-14-2009, 12:49 PM

I have some brass brushes that look like toothbrushes I occasionally give it some bore shine and a brushing. Lee

Powerfisher · 05-14-2009, 01:29 PM

I have the samecleaning issuewith my Omega. I use a brass .22 brush and windex. It is a pain to get to and itdoes leavea stain. If you remove the stock, its a little easier to get to. I have gone through several pounds of BP, subs, pellets with my Omega and I guess I got used to the ring/stain. I have had no misfires or problems with it sealing all the way to protect the 209 primer.