Rifle ammo ?? for the experts>>>
 

Rifle ammo ?? for the experts>>>
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Ive always used shotguns and recently bought my first rifle, CVA Optima Elite, .50 and .270.
I scopped both bbls, I bought the Remington Core-Lokt 130gr. for the .270, I didnt think I needed high end ammo for shots under 100yds...
I had several rounds that wouldnt fire, The firing pin was making the same dent it did in the others that fired,
I had 3-4 out of a box of 20..
One of them I dropped the hammer one 5-7 times and nothing.

Im thinking its an ammo problem, Anyone had this problem?
If I change ammo and use 130gr. will there be any difference in the zero??
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I am no expert but I would find someone with a .270 and let him try the bullets that misfired, if they go off in his gun there is something wrong with yours.

Martin

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Are the dents in the primer the same depth as the ones that fired?
Generally if you change ammo brands even though you are staying at 130gr it will change your zero.

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The dents are exactly like the others.

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Sounds like you have a defection in your firing pin.

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I would say it is a problem with your gun. I've never had any problems like that while shooting core-lokt.And yes, more then likely it will change your zero..probably not much but it will.

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I thought I was surely the ammo, after removing one that wouldnt fire, I reeplaced it and bang, exact indention.
I went back to the ones that wouldnt fire and purposly pulled the trigger on them several more times and they still wont fire...[X(]

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I would be very careful while handling , or carrying around , ammo that has had a firing pin dropped on it. One never knows when the primer might decide to fire.

Just a word of caution.

MET

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I'd take the bolt apart and inspect the firing pin...If it looks fine, replace the spring as it sounds like it's weak...I had this happen with my deer rifle about 15 years ago...

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^^ smart I totally forgot about that...

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Ridge Runner is right, both my dad and I just picked up two optima elites with .50 cal/.270 combo and took them out this past weekend. My dad needed to make sure his gun was closed hard in order for the hammer to cock which could be the same problem you are having. We also shot the remington core-lokt ammo without any problems and with these being out first rifles were not experts either. If this doesn't come out to be the case I would call up CVA and see what they can do, If its a weak spring it shouldn't be happening on a new gun. So have you taken the muzzle loader out yet? if so did it shoot ok?

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of all the rounds i fired i have never had a centerfire misfire. only had that happen with some cheap .22 LR ammo that was old. take your gun to a gunsmith and have it checked out. i doubt high end ammo would ever have that many duds in one box. i shoot cheap federal soft points and i have never had a centerfire misfire!

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Hey Guys,
I shot the muzzle loader first with no problems at all, I shot it 12 times, 2 50gr. 777 pellets and 295gr. powerbelt. It was very easy to clean with the 777!!! I used 3 presoaked cleaning patches and 3 dry ones and done! Huge difference from regular pyrodex.

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Ill try snaping it shut, I was closing it gently, due to the scope, Probally being to gentle, Scopes and rifles are new to me.. Thanks!

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I would try some different ammo regardless of if it changes the impact. I wouldn't even worry about where it hits. Just get a box of twenty of a different manufacturer like Winchester or something and fire them off to check for function. If it does it again take it back and have it looked at.

I'm not a huge remington ammo fan, but Core Lokt is not cheap ammo and it should function just fine. I guess there is that possibility that you got a bad box or something.

Like someone else has said, I have never had centerfire rifle fail to fire. I have had it happen with a 9mm from time to time though, but not to the extent you are talking about.

Paul

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the optima is a single shot, isn't it? it sounds like you may have a headspace problem. try a different ammo first. have someone shoot the ammo you are having problems with in their gun.