Thread: T/CR22 bolt hold open... why?

Originally Posted by Tommy

1) I don't like dry firing any rimfire.
2) I don't like dry firing any rimfire.
3) I don't like dry firing any rimfire.
4) Get a Marlin.

10/22s have a slot cut in the barrel for the firing pin. Not going to bur your firing pin or damage the chamber.

Cant go fishing at the moment.

Originally Posted by 300CALMAN

10/22s have a slot cut in the barrel for the firing pin. Not going to bur your firing pin or damage the chamber.

Cant go fishing at the moment.

Still don't like dry firing rimfires.

Originally Posted by 300CALMAN

10/22s have a slot cut in the barrel for the firing pin. Not going to bur your firing pin or damage the chamber.

Cant go fishing at the moment.

That doesn't seem quite right - how could there be a slot cut in the barrel for the firing pin? Setting off the round requires support of the case rim under the firing pin - a slot would seem to be counterproductive. There is a slot for the extractor claw, and there may be a firing pin stop within the bolt to prevent over-extension?

I don't have a 10/22, so feel free to correct me on this.

Originally Posted by PaulNZ

That doesn't seem quite right - how could there be a slot cut in the barrel for the firing pin? Setting off the round requires support of the case rim under the firing pin - a slot would seem to be counterproductive. There is a slot for the extractor claw, and there may be a firing pin stop within the bolt to prevent over-extension?

I don't have a 10/22, so feel free to correct me on this.

OOPS yes the slots for the extractor, my bad. The case head is recessed into the bolt head so that the firing pin doesn't extend beyond the bolt head. It is limited to the extent of the case head recess.