Thunder Ranch 325 Revolver

[chrislind2]

Primers

What brand primers?

Either CCI or Winchester, those are the only brands I have in the safe right now. Most likely CCI.

 

[chrislind2]

I have a new firing pin on the way. I will install it and get to the range right away. Hope it gets here soon. If that doesn't fix the problem I will go with a longer screw that pushes on the main spring.

 

[StrawHat]

I have a new firing pin on the way. I will install it and get to the range right away. Hope it gets here soon. If that doesn't fix the problem I will go with a longer screw that pushes on the main spring.

A spent primer between the end of the screw and the mainspring will let you know if the screw is too short. Remove the anvil first.

Kevin

 

[chrislind2]

45 auto rim

Try some factory ammo and see if the problem persists.

I tried to find some 45 auto rim to buy months ago. That's why I bought the brass and reloaded my own. I might see if I can find some factory rounds somewhere. I have a longer firing pin on order and am very anxious to try it and see what happens. S&W answered my email and of course even though 76 rounds fired with no problem, the fault is my reloads and never the gun.

 

[Snowwolfe]

Make sure you ream out the primer pockets with a primer pocket cutting tool before priming. First time will be very interesting and some pockets will require a lot of cutting.
After the first time it will easier, but most of the time you will still see slivers of brass come out.