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trigger repair question
06 April 2016, 18:22
Dulcineatrigger 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
speerchucker30x378Do 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
DulcineaThanks, 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
speerchucker30x378Get 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
DulcineaI 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
Dans40XCHave 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.
06 April 2016, 23:30
DulcineaThanks, i appreciate the help.
Keith
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07 April 2016, 17:24
Jim KobeI 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
butchlambertLooks to be a Shilen. I always use my Remington parts as mine come without safety and bolt release.
15 April 2016, 03:34
AtkinsonOr 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
DulcineaGot the part from Brownells today. Could have got it from Shilen also.
Thanks to all.
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16 April 2016, 04:05
DulcineaDan, I also understand your comment about the rear pin. Probably tackle this on Sunday.
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