Off Center Firing Pin

Shot another box of ammo today and didnt have any problems.

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just about answered your own question right there.....


this is your 3rd thread on this, and every thread has the same answer..... there is nothing wrong with your gun!

I don't believe I've ever shot a firearm that didn't hit the primer at least slightly off center. I'd consider it normal; it shouldn't cause any problems. However, you should worry if the firing pin is either piercing the primer or too shallow. It's only too shallow if it's failing to ignite the cartridge.

Don't worry, I had a pre-64 Model 70 that was worst than that and it fired a a many a round safely and reliably

I honestly can't recall ever seeing a rifle that did make perfectly centered strikes. For that matter, I'm not sure I've ever seen a pistol that hit perfectly centered either. Nothing is wrong with your rifle, and certainly nothing worth spamming two forums with multiple threads about. You're good to go.

Jason