Thread: .22 issue

Is there a visible mark on the breech face where the firing pin hits? Could be peening of the chamber edge from dry firing.

Check what gundoc said. I use some kero or meths and get a toothbrush or you can get parts washing brushes like them and give the front of the bolt a good scrub. Even soak it first

Originally Posted by PaulNZ

Is there a visible mark on the breech face where the firing pin hits? Could be peening of the chamber edge from dry firing.

Yes that’s what I think, many moons ago my old departed mate had a BSA 15 shot which started doing the same , shells stuck after firing.
On inspection there was a burr on the edge of the chamber where the firing pin was hitting when dry fired. Some new rifles especially semi autos can tolerate dry firing but it’s not really a good thing to do with a rim fire.

If there is a firing pin indent ( dont dry-fire your rimfires folks ) you can gently reshape the roundness by tapping a tapered punch into the chamber. A nail punch will suffice - you are wanting to restore the roundness of the chamber mouth.

You can get proper chamber iron tools but my nail punch woks more than adequatley...

Originally Posted by fawkes

If there is a firing pin indent ( dont dry-fire your rimfires folks ) you can gently reshape the roundness by tapping a tapered punch into the chamber. A nail punch will suffice - you are wanting to restore the roundness of the chamber mouth.

You can get proper chamber iron tools but my nail punch woks more than adequatley...

I made a 'proper' chamber iron a while back, and sent it to another member here once I'd fixed the rifle I was working on. He'd probably send it on if that is indeed the problem here.

Has it been dry fired ? check the edge of the chamber mouth for a fire pin crimp may be your problem . easy to fix .A the gun gets older and if it is often dry fired the firing pin extends further snd can cause your problem hope it helps
regards

Nice looking gun that B22.

I had this problem with my Norinco JW 15 after several thousand rounds (20yr) and Arthur Clelland solved it for me by find a couple of new extractor claws from out the back somewhere.

Your gun is very new and its unlikely the claw is worn much. More likely to be gunk around it. Oily rounds could have left a deposit thats picked up a grain of sand. Before buying or filing anything Id dismantle the bolt, clean with white spirits and toothbrush then lightly oil and reassemble. going back to CCI subs might help possibly.