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06 April 2016, 18:22
Dulcinea
trigger repair question
Can anyone tell what brand of trigger this is?



And can this bolt release part be repaired myself?



Rifle is a Rem 700

thanks,

Keith


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06 April 2016, 19:39
speerchucker30x378
Do a PM to Butch Lambert and ask but I'd bet a box of beer it's a later model Shilen trigger. Butch would be able to identify it right down to the time of day it was made.

Shilen might have a new bolt stop release for it too, although I think the 700 one can be made to fit if memory serves. But it do take some tinkerin.

You could probably silver solder on a new tit to activate the bolt stop. No real problem but a roll of silver and flux will cost you more than a new part. You should have acetylene to solder it too.


When I was a kid. I had the stick. I had the rock. And I had the mud puddle. I am as adept with them today, as I was back then. Lets see today's kids say that about their IPods, IPads and XBoxes in 45 years!
Rod Henrickson
06 April 2016, 19:56
Dulcinea
Thanks, After looking a pics I suspected a Shilen. Now to find out the part and fix it. The most I could handle is pushing out pins and replacing the part.
Not my gun either!!

As always AR rocks!!

Keith


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06 April 2016, 21:49
speerchucker30x378
Get out your visa card. According to the one coconut in the reviews he installed one on a Shilen trigger. I suspect its just a drop in but you may have to tweak the tit a bit so it does not bind up the bolt stop.


http://www.midwayusa.com/produ...-remington-700-steel


When I was a kid. I had the stick. I had the rock. And I had the mud puddle. I am as adept with them today, as I was back then. Lets see today's kids say that about their IPods, IPads and XBoxes in 45 years!
Rod Henrickson
06 April 2016, 21:55
Dulcinea
I suspect that is how it got broken. It is on a Garland Gilbreath build. My nephew bought it from divorce stressed guy. I have no idea why he bought it, but this should be fixed so you can clean it easily.


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06 April 2016, 22:39
Dans40XC
Have the tab built up by TIG welding.
or
purchase a Rem 700 bolt release lever from Remington,Numrich,Brownells,Midway.

The aft trigger group pin is installed backwards-the lead/tapered end should be on RH side not LH/Bolt stop side.


Keep'em in the X ring,
DAN

www.accu-tig.com
06 April 2016, 23:30
Dulcinea
Thanks, i appreciate the help.

Keith


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07 April 2016, 17:24
Jim Kobe
I may have an extra release lever laying around.


Jim Kobe
10841 Oxborough Ave So
Bloomington MN 55437
952.884.6031
Former Professional member American Custom Gunmakers Guild

08 April 2016, 03:16
butchlambert
Looks to be a Shilen. I always use my Remington parts as mine come without safety and bolt release.
15 April 2016, 03:34
Atkinson
Or just send it back to Shilen, they probably won't charge you a dime to replace that piece of wrought iron or tin.


Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120

rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
16 April 2016, 04:01
Dulcinea
Got the part from Brownells today. Could have got it from Shilen also.
Thanks to all.


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16 April 2016, 04:05
Dulcinea
Dan, I also understand your comment about the rear pin. Probably tackle this on Sunday.


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