Colorado Redneck
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I have been dealing with light firing pin strikes on my X7. I have tried the simple stuff, like primer seating depth, head space, cleaning the firing pin assembly without disassembling the firing pin assembly. Still have rhe same issue. Reasearch on the various forums (espcially the Marlin Owners Forum) all boils down to a weak spring. It is a common problem, and others have replaced the spring and fixed the issue. The Wolfe heavy firing pin spring for short action Remington 700 is an identical fit. Simple, right?
So I have searched far and wide to find some kind of tutorial that goes into detail, step by step, what tools are needed, and how to accomplish this task successfully. Nothing. Nada. Nary a mention of Marlin X7 Firing spring replacement "how to." It looks like a trip to the gunsmith is my answer, but before caving in and admitting defeat, this is my last resort.
Any helpful information is greatly appreciated. Bear in mind, I have been through the rigmarole of the above mentioned suggestions--primer seating, headspace, etc.
Thanks!
So I have searched far and wide to find some kind of tutorial that goes into detail, step by step, what tools are needed, and how to accomplish this task successfully. Nothing. Nada. Nary a mention of Marlin X7 Firing spring replacement "how to." It looks like a trip to the gunsmith is my answer, but before caving in and admitting defeat, this is my last resort.
Any helpful information is greatly appreciated. Bear in mind, I have been through the rigmarole of the above mentioned suggestions--primer seating, headspace, etc.
Thanks!