Light Primer Strikes with my Model 1917

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I have been getting a large number of light primer strikes/misfires with my Eddystone Model of 1917. I have changed mainsprings twice (a 18 lb & 20 lb spring from Wolff Gunsprings). I have gotten 2 "new" Remington strikers from Sarco. I have cleaned the inside the bolt body, still I get light primer strikes not on only my reloads using both Remington & Winchester primers, but surplus Greek Ball Ammo. The only thing so far that has been reliable is Federal Classic ammunition, and that's getting expensive.

When the bolt is forward in the rifle, the action cocked, I have approximately .50" of the cocking piece is showing. Is this normal or should more of the cocking piece be showing?
Any help would be appreciated as I have no idea where to go from here.

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