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

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.

The dents are exactly like the others.

Sounds like you have a defection in your firing pin.

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.

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(]

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

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...

^^ smart I totally forgot about that...