My ar-15 misfires alot. I don't know where to begin to fix the problem. these are the things I do know.
weapon is clean
fired expensive and cheap ammo
about every 3-4 rounds misfire
reloaded those same rounds and some fired
Can someone please give me an idea of where to start
2007-10-08 19:41:10 · 6 answers · asked by ERIC E 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
The number one cause of "misfire" is the ammunition, if however you have an ongoing problem with several types of ammo, I would suspect the firing pin. Fortunately, this is a very cheap part to replace. On the other hand, if your chamber is worn excessivley, this would allow the round to seat too deep. I would suggest that you first have the chamber headspaced to check for excessive wear. Most gunshops charge $25.00 or less, some as litttle as $5.00 to do this. If headspace is the problem, it's time for a new barrel. If it isn't, I,d check and replace the firing pin. It might help to know what brand your rifle is.
Good luck
2007-10-09 04:49:43 · answer #1 · answered by randy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't know how old your rifle is but take e close look at the firing pin and the hole in carrier and bolt. Sometime carbon will build up and cause short stokes of the firing pin. It could also be a bad firing pin. Also check the lock up area in the barrel. If any thing is stopping the bolt from closing all the way it will misfire. If all this fails take it to your gunsmith.
2007-10-09 03:09:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, get rid of the ammo you got and start with new rounds. Second, examine the primer on the rounds that won't fire. Was the primer punched at all? Slightly dimpled? Remove and examine your firing pin. That could be the problem. Examine ALL components of the bolt. Lastly, take it to a gunsmith.
2007-10-09 02:51:24 · answer #3 · answered by chemo38 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Give me a better definition of misfire.
Is a chambered round simply not igniting, or is it a failure to feed, fire, extract, eject, etc.
Misfire is too common a term to diagnose an armalite type rifle.
Hope I can help(propbably can) if I have more specific info
2007-10-12 01:08:40 · answer #4 · answered by beavizard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you take the bolt apart make sure the 3 rings are staggered when you put the bolt back in the bolt carrier, use CLP or a gun oil on the bolt.... sounds like a bolt or firing pin problem.
2007-10-09 07:54:53 · answer #5 · answered by Stampy Skunk 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most likely the firing pin, or some componet in the bolt assembly.
2007-10-09 06:43:59 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋