I picked up a couple M39's from the recent sales- first one a non-select VKT and the last one a hand-select SAKO. The VKT has a little character in the stock but is mechanically great and a good shooter. IIRC ~1.7" group from sand bags at 100 yards- probably would have done better as I was not shooting my best that day.
The select SAKO has an arsenal rebuild stock in great condition and the rifle and bore look great overall. Took it to my club this weekend for some range time after pheasant hunting. Morning hunt was a dud, and so was the SAKO. Pulled the trigger- click and nothing. Think this could be the reason for light primer strikes?
Soaked the bolt at the range and disassembled at home. Firing pin was nasty, though the spring looked OK. Chucked it in the drill press and tried to polish out the pits as best I could. Buffed out the entire pin & lightly greased with Mobil1 before reassembly. Will be a week and a half before I go to the range to try it.
Anyone know any other issues to check when getting light primer strikes from a Mosin? Where can I get a new firing pin & spring for a decent price?
Thanks & by the way, had better luck after leaving the range.
The select SAKO has an arsenal rebuild stock in great condition and the rifle and bore look great overall. Took it to my club this weekend for some range time after pheasant hunting. Morning hunt was a dud, and so was the SAKO. Pulled the trigger- click and nothing. Think this could be the reason for light primer strikes?
Soaked the bolt at the range and disassembled at home. Firing pin was nasty, though the spring looked OK. Chucked it in the drill press and tried to polish out the pits as best I could. Buffed out the entire pin & lightly greased with Mobil1 before reassembly. Will be a week and a half before I go to the range to try it.
Anyone know any other issues to check when getting light primer strikes from a Mosin? Where can I get a new firing pin & spring for a decent price?
Thanks & by the way, had better luck after leaving the range.