codefour
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Two years ago, I purchased a Ruger SRH 454 Casull with a 7.5 inch barrel. I bought the SRH strictly as a hunting handgun.
When I first shot the weapon, it functioned flawless. Approximately six months ago, I was starting to get the occasional light primer strike. The primer would have a indent on it but not ignite the charge of H110. I was using CCI small rifle magnum primers. A few weeks ago, I was going on a hog hunt and wanted to take the SRH. I took it to the range to zero it. The SRH was mis-firing on every third round. Then it seemed to increase to every other round and go back to every third. I tried factory Winchester ammo (I had a box on hand). The same problem with the factory ammo.
I have read it is sometimes necessary to shave the top, front hammer stop to increase the striking force and distance on the firing pin? Will reducing the hammer stop put too much pressure on the transfer bar? I also heard too much striking force on the transfer bar can crack it? Is there any truth to this?
I also heard Brownells makes a longer firing pin negating the need to shave the hammer. Can anyone make a recommendation? I did a search on this forum and read that Ruger will not fix it.
RCmodel are you out there..?
Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for any help
When I first shot the weapon, it functioned flawless. Approximately six months ago, I was starting to get the occasional light primer strike. The primer would have a indent on it but not ignite the charge of H110. I was using CCI small rifle magnum primers. A few weeks ago, I was going on a hog hunt and wanted to take the SRH. I took it to the range to zero it. The SRH was mis-firing on every third round. Then it seemed to increase to every other round and go back to every third. I tried factory Winchester ammo (I had a box on hand). The same problem with the factory ammo.
I have read it is sometimes necessary to shave the top, front hammer stop to increase the striking force and distance on the firing pin? Will reducing the hammer stop put too much pressure on the transfer bar? I also heard too much striking force on the transfer bar can crack it? Is there any truth to this?
I also heard Brownells makes a longer firing pin negating the need to shave the hammer. Can anyone make a recommendation? I did a search on this forum and read that Ruger will not fix it.
RCmodel are you out there..?
Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for any help