Firing pin wear and tear from debris in pin hole

[lapp]

G'day guys,

I was forced yesterday to strip and clean my centrefire rifle bolt yesterday for the first time after a little bit of debris make its way through the firing pin hole.

It was just a small bit of black grit, the usual stuff, but it was obviously enough as the bolt suddenly got noticeably stiffer to cock.

Not heaps, but a noticeable amount.

I'm sure I'm getting ahead of myself and my rifle only has a few hundred rounds through it, but I guess this causes wear on the bolt pin and where ever else.

How long does a firing pin and bolt typically last?

[Monty]

A maintained bolt will easily last you thousands of rounds mate.

You're not likely to ever need to replace one.

[AusC]

You'd shoot out the barrel or wear out the stock or just about everything else before the pin goes.

Not a worry.

[Carter]

Unless you're really punishing it with hot loads that are spitting back bits of primer it's now a worry.

Crap builds up in the bolt slowly over time, just like everywhere else.

A good clean and re-grease every once in a while and you're right as rain.

[lapp]

Unless you're really punishing it with hot loads that are spitting back bits of primer it's now a worry.

No, only factory ammo at the moment.

Not up to hand loading just yet