Browning Buckmark
Saw a Buckmark Classic Plus at Bass Pro today. Looks like a nice gun,but I've never shot one. I usually shoot High Standards and Rugers,but am looking for something different.Anybody have any experience or opinions on this gun,good or bad? This might be my "to me,from me" Christmas present this year.I would appreciate any input,thanks.
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I have a Browning Buckmark, lightly used and in great condition but about 20% of the rounds fail to fire (various ammo)The firing pin strikes the very edge of the rim and the ones that don't fire I shoot through my S&W 22A with no misfires.Has any of the members experienced the same problem with Buckmark and if so did you correct the problem. Thanks 0 -
The chamber in your Buckmark may be closer to a MATCH chamber then your Ruger , you did not state what ammo . but bulk ammo has more wax and because of bulk packing instead of each cartridge separated it does cause problems getting chambered fully. also bulk ammo is dirty and leave more gunk inside barrel /slide/frame. I run a Bulls-eye program and do a lot of troubleshooting on match pistols try some CCI in the 50 pack PAPER BOX this will let you know if pistol or ammo also your pistol may need cleaning and oiling. 0 -
If you do decide to replace the firing pin? Buck Marks are easy pistols to work on. There are also schematics and U Tube videos on-line for reference.
Browning changed the innards of the Buck Mark in 2000. So there are distinctly different firing pins for the Buck Marks. If you have one of the older pre 2000 BM's, it might be more of a challenge to obtain the correct FP?0 -
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Could be a marginal/weak firing pin spring, the pin itself or more likely crappy bulk packed ammo. Clean and lubed is important. CCI is the ammo of choice in my R MarkII and HS HD Military.0 -
Since the 22LR cartridge is the dirtiest, smokless powder cartridge we have, you might want to consider a good scrubbing. I have both pistols, a Ruger MK II, and a BuckMark, and the Buckmark will not tolerate as much gunk as the Ruger. As you say, the BuckMark is extremely accurate for what it is, and will outshoot a stock Ruger.
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A large percentage of dud 22 shells will fire the second hit. Hose the bolt out with carb cleaner being very careful to avoid getting it in your eyes. You can remove the bolt by taking the top off of the receiver. It is easy to do with allen wrenches. Clean the bolt, reassemble. Scrub the chamber out and see if that helps. I put a titanium firing pin in my buckmark because I was using it in competition. It is a VERY accurate pistol if you can master the curved trigger. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by bpost.
It is a VERY accurate pistol if you can master the curved trigger.
I have found the best way to utilize the BM's trigger. Is to first do what is called the "Hegis Flip" of the sear spring. This entails reinstalling the sear spring at 180 degrees from it's original location.
Than firing the BM by using just the tip of the index finger, on the very bottom portion of the trigger. This is accomplished by sliding the index finger back on the top surface of the trigger guard.
Using a trigger pull scale, I have measured the pull using this method. On the tip of the trigger, at between 2 1/4 & 2 3/4 Lbs.0 -
quote:Originally posted by bpost
A large percentage of dud 22 shells will fire the second hit. Hose the bolt out with carb cleaner being very careful to avoid getting it in your eyes. Because it makes you have to pee! You can remove the bolt by taking the top off of the receiver. It is easy to do with allen wrenches. Clean the bolt, reassemble. Scrub the chamber out and see if that helps. I put a titanium firing pin in my buckmark because I was using it in competition. It is a VERY accurate pistol if you can master the curved trigger.
We all know how hard it is to pee when your eyes are stingin' like a MoFo....
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My Buckmark will start to misfire when it needs cleaned. The bolt face and the barrel have a large contact area and this gets powder residue built up and compacted causeing the slide to not seat fully against the barrel. Also clean out the recess cut where the rim of the case goes into the bolt.
I've also seen the firing pin spring break on Buckmarks more than firing pins breaking.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Dave45-70
I have a Browning Buckmark and I'm starting to get a lot of misfires that will fire in my Ruger.It really doesn't have that many rounds through it but I suspect a firing pin change would help.Is this a repair that I can do our should I take it to a gunsmith? The firing pin strikes very high on the rim.Great pistol and very accurate. Thanks
Based on what you're describing, I'd say with a high degree of likelihood, your gun is dirty. If the firing pin were broken, you'd be getting 100% misfires.
There can be reasons to replace a firing pin (ie a lighter weight one can give you faster lock-time), but assuming you're getting good firing pin impressions on the case rims when the gun is working, I don't think this is necessary.
Grunge in and around the chamber can prevent rounds from seating all the way, and act as a firing pin "cushion".
Grunge in the firing pin channel can slow down the firing pin, reducing impact force, causing misfires.
Strip your gun down, clean it thoroughly add SPARING lubrication to the rails, and reassemble.
Yes, you could just blast out the insides with gunscrubber/brake cleaner, and that's a field-expedient fix, but I think you'll do better to actually take it apart. You'll learn about the gun, and also (if all goes well) see exactly where the dirt is building up, thereby helping you know where to clean for next time.0 -
Thanks to all who posted your advice which I really appreciate,I'm following each, one at a time. 0
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