Rimfire Gunsmith question

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Keith23

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The question concerns the firing pin on a Turbo action. The pin tip is a 3/32 pin pushed into the firing pin body. This pin is not press fit. It is simply pushed in and a flat is cut into the side. This flat is about 1/4 inch long. Once the pin tip is pushed into the body, the body is struck with a chisel to stake the pin. This prevents the pin from coming out and also from rotating. Bill Meyers told me he solders the pin tip. I'm sure this is a better method than staking.

My question: What effect would it have if the pin tip had about a 1/4 inch movement in and out of the body but no turning. Is it possible the movement is necessary? If not, and the pin should not move, why isn't it soldered when it was made?

Mine doesn't move now, and I think the rifle shoots better, but I'm just wondering.

I'm typing this with one eye. I had eye surgery today, so if there are typos please forgive me.
 
Should not move

The way Bill Myers suggested, is the correct way to do it. I think Fash has changed the way he does them now. One other thing I have found with the Turbo FP, it that every one I have changed out springs on, we loaded with heavy grease. In Cold weather, this causes miss fires and bad ignition. Keep all grease/lubricants out of the FP channel. Only lub the Locking Lugs and the cam surfaces. I also feel you need to change the FP spring every year.
 
Keith23
I'm sure any movement would be a NO-No.
Things will be brighter now after eye surgery.
Take care T.
Fred K
 
Fred K and Fred J

Thanks for your responses. I had my patch off today and WoW! everything is brighter. Now I've got to think up new excuses for not shooting well!
 
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