Fn spr fires when you rack the bolt fast? Help

[chevytruck_83]

Just got a used fn spr a1. In the process of cleaning the barrel action etc. after getting it greased go through the motions racking the bolt to compare it to my other rifles and I noticed the firing pin releases once in a while when you rack the bolt quickly. It does have a timney trigger installed in it. It seems like it is set pretty light. Is this adjustable to a point where it’s actually safe?

 

[lennyo3034]

Probably not enough sear engagement. You should be able to adjust that.

 

[whatsupdoc]

That is not good it should never release manipulating the bolt.
Get the manual and like @lennyo3034 said probably not enough sear engagement you should be able to fix that.

Call timney and they should be able to walk you through it.

 

[chevytruck_83]

Ok thanks. I’ll do a little more research. Normally I’d just cycle the bolt slow and be mindful of it. I purchased this gun to cycle fast with lightweight bullets so I need to get it squared away.

 

[TeamPOI]

Definitely contact Timney, they will get you fixed up. https://timneytriggers.com/ask-a-technician/

 

[m1match]

It's an FN SPR action they came from the factory with a Winchester 70 trigger. They are very easily adjusted by the a knowledgeable user and are excellent triggers. However, the sear adjustment is not user adjustable, but the issue could be the pull weight. Google Winchester 70 trigger adjustment and you'll get lots of information.

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/winchester-model-70-trigger-adjustment-question.93169/

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/fn-spr-trigger-options.167855/

 

[wade2big]

If a timney 510 is set too light it will do that. Increase the trigger pull by turning the set screw 1/8 turn at a time until it stops doing that. This is how I set all of mine.

If you want a lighter weight trigger than that buy a timney calvin elite or a triggertech special.

 

[spife7980]

If you want a lighter weight trigger than that buy a timney calvin elite or a triggertech special.

Its not for a rem 700.

 

[wade2big]

Its not for a rem 700.

I just assumed that they took the same trigger. The same thing probably applies

 

[spife7980]

I just assumed that they took the same trigger. The same thing probably applies

For pull weight, yeah. Just not those options you listed.

 

[chevytruck_83]

The trigger itself isn’t bad. It’s not a jewel trigger tech or gieselle.. the only thing I would change it out for would be a good two stage. I absolutely love a good 2 stage trigger. For now I’ll adjust it and see what happens. Timney got back to me this morning. I just haven’t had a chance to mess with it.

 

[Sogan]

My 510 did this. Increased the trigger pull weight and it stopped

 

[Primus]

Yeah why anyone would replace the fantastic stock winny trigger with an aftermarket is beyond me. Every SPR I have owned and shot had an excellent trigger out of the box

 

[wapiti16b]

Ditto !