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  1. 10-16-2012, 09:01 PM #1
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    Question what size drill for large firing pin?


    i have an bolt head for long action, the problem is the only firing pin assembly i have is the large pin. i have already drilled ou t bolt to .140 and need to go larger, need to know what size or # drill bit i need. anybody have any info?
    thanks in advance for any help!
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  3. 10-17-2012, 12:29 AM #2
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    A #79, (.145")
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  4. 10-17-2012, 12:51 AM #3
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    Bill.....you must be tired. It's a #25. A # 79 is .0145"
    "As long as there's lead in the air....there's still hope.."
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  5. 10-17-2012, 08:57 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by sharpshooter View Post
    Bill.....you must be tired. It's a #25. A # 79 is .0145"

    Correction Fred, "Very tired"!
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  6. 10-17-2012, 11:38 AM #5
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    thanks for the input guys, really appreciate it. wanted to go to hardware and only buy one instead of a handlful trying to find the right one.
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