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    How I Fixed Light Strikes on my Savage Rascal Rifle. Pictures added.


    My rifle's firing pin has a square of metal, that stops the forward movement of the firing pin, when the square strikes the breech face, of the barrel. The square of metal had to be reduced. There are better ways (equipment like mills, etc.) to do this. But, the way I increased the forward movement of the firing pin works.

    1) Remove bolt from rifle. Then uncock the action. Watch out for a pinched finger!


    2) Use 3/16 Allen wrench to remove bolt cap. Remove the spring and the spring guide rod.


    3) Before proceeding further I cleaned the end of the guide rod with alcohol. I then placed a drop of orange paint on the end of the rod. The paint was drying while I worked on the firing pin. I now have a visual indicator, to show when the rifle is cocked.


    4) I used a bench block and a 5/64ths roll punch, to drive out the firing pin, pin. A piece of wood with a hole in it can be used. Be sure the pin is vertical before trying to drive it out. I couldn't tap mine out. I had to HIT IT! If that doesn't work for you, get a larger hammer. It wouldn't hurt to have an extra 5/64ths roll pin punch on hand.


    5) When the pin is out, remove the firing pin. I used a piece of paper towel to prevent my small vise grips from marring, twisting, denting, or in any manner harming the actual firing pin.


    6) I then used a fine stone to work the square of metal down. Use a straight edge to verify that the firing pin does not protrude beyond the head of the bolt, when the firing pin is pushed and held as far forward a it will go. Then 1,000 grit sand paper, on a popsicle stick to smooth it up. Now would be the time to do any other polishing to the firing pin. I did very little to mine.


    7) Re-assemble the bolt. Be sure to re-cock it. Then insert into rifle action and enjoy your rifle.


    I did "sharpen" the firing pin. After the fix described above, it was probably unnecessary?
    Last edited by powwowell; 06-01-2017 at 05:57 AM. Reason: pics added

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    Mind if I copy this to the FAQ section of the main site where it can easily be found in the future?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MrFurious View Post
    Mind if I copy this to the FAQ section of the main site where it can easily be found in the future?
    If you think it will be of benefit, copy away.

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    Quote Originally Posted by powwowell View Post
    If you think it will be of benefit, copy away.
    Hello Pow,

    I am having occasional light strikes on my son's Rascal and came across your post. Unfortunately the pictures are not coming across from Photo bucket.

    Any chance you could repost your pics or if I PM my email I would love to have them for reference.

    Think advance for your time.


    Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

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