So, the primary hog gun is currently a no-go.

by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Friday, April 17, 2015, 21:46 (3448 days ago)

We have a piggie shooting expedition coming up fast and the rifle up next in the line-up has never been fired personally. Today was range day and that situation was to be corrected. The platform is a Husqvarna 1651 chambered in .358 Norma Mag. The very first round chambered went *click*. Some time was spent with rifle to shoulder, waiting. The round was ejected with nary a dent. It was rechambered with the same results. The bolt was pulled and we discovered the firing pin does not protrude when the cocking piece is 'down'. As of this moment, we don't know why.

Fortunately, we have other rifles in the line up waiting to chase piggies if needed.

On the positive side, Miss Melodie's rifle functions flawlessly and she is rarin' to go.