My 16 year old son got a Winchester model 70 made in 1950 in 30-06 for his birthday.
We have had two accidental firings with this gun on his first hunt. This came after 100 safe bench rounds were fired. The only difference was weather was hot at the range ---cold on the hunt.
The first accidental firing happen when loading the gun and closing the bolt to chamber the first round.
2nd accidental firing happen when he went to unload the gun and moved the safety from safe to the center position. It did not position just right. Maybe a little forward of center and discharged on its own without the hand being anywhere near the trigger.
At home with a snap cap I was able to make the gun drop the hammer accidentally several times by sight safety movement, and even once by closing the bolt with the safety in the fire position.
Whats up ???? Help will, be most appreciated.
We have had two accidental firings with this gun on his first hunt. This came after 100 safe bench rounds were fired. The only difference was weather was hot at the range ---cold on the hunt.
The first accidental firing happen when loading the gun and closing the bolt to chamber the first round.
2nd accidental firing happen when he went to unload the gun and moved the safety from safe to the center position. It did not position just right. Maybe a little forward of center and discharged on its own without the hand being anywhere near the trigger.
At home with a snap cap I was able to make the gun drop the hammer accidentally several times by sight safety movement, and even once by closing the bolt with the safety in the fire position.
Whats up ???? Help will, be most appreciated.