Model 11 .223 light primer strikes

[ninner]

Have you bought a box of store bought ammo to see if you have any problems? That would be my first step. I’ve also started using a sizing gauge on all of my 223 reloads also but that’s to make sure they will run flawlessly in a semi auto, surprisingly about one on nine fail this test.


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[KHawk]

Have you bought a box of store bought ammo to see if you have any problems? That would be my first step. I’ve also started using a sizing gauge on all of my 223 reloads also but that’s to make sure they will run flawlessly in a semi auto, surprisingly about one on nine fail this test.


I had about 7-8 rnds that were factory of various kinds that were given to me and they fired. I think my problem was FL sizing that pushed the head spacing back. By reseating the bullet in the lands, it held the case tight enough to ignite the primer. I still have a few hundred cases to fire form that are FL sized. Again, this solution was cultivated from input from you guys and I appreciate it.

Keith

[Robinhood]

Awesome Khawk. I found this a little too late to help you. https://www.savageshooters.com/content.php?513-Light-Firing-Pin-Strikes

[KHawk]

Great information robinhood. I’m ordering the Hornady comparator.

Not being totally convinced, I bought 100 factory Winchester rounds from Academy. Had 3 FTF out of the 100. I saved 10 rounds to check when I get the comparator. I resized all the fired brass, trimmed and primed with Winchester primers. I had some of the fire formed LC brass that I cleaned and primed as well. Reloaded this cases up with the proper bullet depth, out of the lands. Total of 45 rounds. All rounds fired when I took them out today. After all I’ve checked and from advice from this group, this rifle has a head spacing problem. Since this is set at the factory, I will be sending it back. What is the best way to ship a rifle, I no longer have the original box.

[uncle-buck]

I ship long guns via the USPS using a cardboard box or round mailing tube. Put your rifle in a gun sock and pack it with old newspapers. No need to purchase expensive bubble wrap or styrofoam peanuts. Unlike shipping with UPS or FedEx, you are not required to declare long guns to the postal service. And you can purchase insurance or not, depending on what types of homeowners or firearms coverage you have.

[wbm]

My best guess is the ammo.

Could be.


Since you have the Axis style firing pin and spring assembly you might also read some of the recent Axis post discussing light primer strikes.

Had issues this weekend with my Savage Axis 223. Never had any problem with failure to fire before this.

Ammunition Frontier 55gr FMJ. None would fire. All 20 rounds failed to fire.
Ammunition Winchester 55gr SP. All 20 rounds fired.