Dragging Firing Pin

Eldon Goddard · 12-08-2013, 05:19 PM

I just got back from shooting my Ithaca Flues 12 gauge. Found it very hard to open. Upon inspection of the shell I found this I am guessing the firing pins are dragging on the primer. Does anyone have any suggestions for fixing this?

Craig Larter · 12-08-2013, 05:31 PM

Try Remington Gun Clubs the primer is softer and should not be a problem with dragging. AH Fox guns do the same thing and switching to Remington shells normally fixes the problem.

Eldon Goddard · 12-08-2013, 05:56 PM

I will definitely give that a try next Saturday.

charlie cleveland · 12-08-2013, 08:13 PM

i agree try differant brands of shells...at least you know it shoots..charlie

Dennis · 12-10-2013, 11:52 PM

Eldon,

I had the same problem with a 16 gauge Fox Sterlingworth and a different brand of shells took care of the problem.

Dennis