Can I fix it?

Post by **Mgderf** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:57 am

My new Big Boy steel rifle is developing a problem.
Model H012M327 in .327 Fed/mag
The first 100 or so rounds ran flawlessly.
The subsequent 300 rounds or so have been problematic.

I'm now getting light primer strikes resulting in a failure to fire.
The problem seems to be exacerbated with use.
The more I shoot, the more often it occurs.

I'm now getting a failure to fire about 30% of the time, and I'm using factory Federal American Eagle ammo.
I've run many different lots of ammo, as well as a couple of other brands.

I'm having problems regardless of the ammo manufacturer.
I've deep cleaned and properly lubed the rifle, but to no avail.

Is there anything I can do, or does my rifle need to go back to Bayonne for a visit?

Post by **CT_Shooter** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 9:09 am

Mgderf wrote: I'm now getting light primer strikes resulting in a failure to fire.
The problem seems to be exacerbated with use.
The more I shoot, the more often it occurs.

About three years ago, I had that happen with my Big Boy, too. I didn't even consider DYI.

Henry turned it around within ten days. The bolt has a two piece firing pin and the piece in the rear had to be replaced. At the same time, they also replaced the locking bar and the transfer bar.

Post by **PT7** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 9:15 am

30% FTF sounds high. Since you've eliminated ammo as the culprit, I'd go with having Henry check out your BB. They will get it firing correctly. Henry service for my rifles has been especially helpful to me, especially since I have minimal gunsmithing skills.

Post by **North Country Gal** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:03 am

I agree. 30% failure to fire is not a functional gun. Send it to Henry.

Post by **JEBar** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:53 am

agree with the others .... send it back .... I think too much of our Henry rifles to work on them myself ..

Post by **Mgderf** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:56 am

I went ahead and emailed Henry to request warranty service.
Really don't want to send it back, but I do want it to run as advertised, so...

Post by **Sir Henry** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 1:44 pm

I agree with everyone about sending it back.

Post by **Shakey Jake** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 4:37 pm

I'd send it back also. I've got a .327 BB Steel myself. So far no problems and I've run probably 1000 rounds through it at least. <Edit: Let us know how it goes. I'm hoping I don't run into the same problem.>

Post by **Mgderf** » Fri Mar 23, 2018 7:19 am

It's on it's way back to Rice Lake.

Post by **JEBar** » Fri Mar 23, 2018 9:20 am

Mgderf wrote:It's on it's way back to Rice Lake.

good move .... they have a history of rapid turnaround rates, she'll be back soon

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