.072" firing pin diameter work on Small Rifle Primer???

[Garvey]

I have a rifle in for load development. Built by Alamo Precison on a Rem 700 action. I pulled the pin out and caliper measurement is .072" diameter. I have done well with firing pins with a .068" diameter, and a SRP.

It is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, and I would like to order SRP brass for it, if it will work.

 

[mick243]

will it work, yes. will it be ideal , unsure, report your results.

 

[Im2bent]

Standard firing pin in a gas gun is around .080" I believe. JP has a high pressure firing pin that is .068" as you stated. At .072 you may be ok?

 

[Garvey]

Maybe I should put the pin in the lathe and turn .004" off of it.

Kidding, of course...

 

[Garvey]

30 rounds fired.

All lit off.

No pierced primers.