dlist777
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I had a scary incident last year when sighting in my muzzy. Safety reminder.....
YOU HAVE TO TAKE OUT AND CLEAN THE FIRING PIN FROM TIME TO TIME. I was very good about cleaning my barrel, breach plug and within the action area after each shooting session. But, I rarely actually removed the firing pin and cleaned it.
What happened on my CVA Accura is that over time, crud built up behind it. At one point it became bent and was slightly protruding. Shortly thereafter, I loaded the gun, put in primer, closed the action, and BOOM. It fired. I had it safely pointed downrange so no one was hurt, but it was a lesson that really stuck with me. I don't think this is a CVA issue. It was user error on my part. When you're slamming the break action shut, that firing pin can't be protruding......
Also, I guess anytime you're closing the action on any gun that is loaded, make sure it's pointed in a safe direction. Frankly, probably not even limited to break action. Anytime the action closes....you can just rub your finger against where the firing pin comes out from time to time...you shouldn't feel the pin...if you do...beware
See videos below...
YOU HAVE TO TAKE OUT AND CLEAN THE FIRING PIN FROM TIME TO TIME. I was very good about cleaning my barrel, breach plug and within the action area after each shooting session. But, I rarely actually removed the firing pin and cleaned it.
What happened on my CVA Accura is that over time, crud built up behind it. At one point it became bent and was slightly protruding. Shortly thereafter, I loaded the gun, put in primer, closed the action, and BOOM. It fired. I had it safely pointed downrange so no one was hurt, but it was a lesson that really stuck with me. I don't think this is a CVA issue. It was user error on my part. When you're slamming the break action shut, that firing pin can't be protruding......
Also, I guess anytime you're closing the action on any gun that is loaded, make sure it's pointed in a safe direction. Frankly, probably not even limited to break action. Anytime the action closes....you can just rub your finger against where the firing pin comes out from time to time...you shouldn't feel the pin...if you do...beware
See videos below...