Remington Model 14 Question

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20 October 2010, 04:09

MikeMichalski

Remington Model 14 Question

Just acquired a model 14 .30 Remington. There is a screw on the side of the receiver that looks like a take down screw (large head with knurled edges). Is it a take down? I don't want to screw anything up. Maybe take to a smith?

20 October 2010, 05:50

Recoil Rob

That is a takedown screw. Unscrew, pull out until it stops. Hold the butt in one hand and the receiver in the other. Push butt towards muzzle and down at the same time, it will slide off the receiver.

M14 disasembly

20 October 2010, 20:59

MikeMichalski

Thanks, that is most helpful. I must be uncoordinated but it moves a little but does not come apart. Don't want to force anything and leaving for a fishing trip shortly, so I'll suspend activity now and try next week...Mike

21 October 2010, 06:34

Recoil Rob

Have the action closed and cocked like the diagram says?

... and unloaded...

26 October 2010, 00:29

Lord Frith

Perhaps a bit more than just "unloaded" as we all know our guns are when being worked on.

Stephen

26 October 2010, 06:14

SR4759

Pull back and down on the butt stock.
You may have to wiggle it a little while to loosen it up. Due to storing rifles on their butts old oil and lube drains into the joint and gums it up.

26 October 2010, 20:46

MikeMichalski

Well, thanks for the advice but still no go. A little wiggle but it feels like a solid stop as I push down. Tried pushing butt end forward and down and pulling back and down. Even put a little Kroil on the seam but still no luck.

27 October 2010, 19:29

MikeMichalski

Well, it appears the Kroil worked (tnx SR4759) and it came apart (thanks Recoil Rob). Really neat. Can't wait to shoot. I've got dies and .308 bullets but no factory ammo. Anyone know where I can find some?

27 October 2010, 20:11

AfricanHunter

quote:
Originally posted by MikeMichalski:
Well, it appears the Kroil worked (tnx SR4759) and it came apart (thanks Recoil Rob). Really neat. Can't wait to shoot. I've got dies and .308 bullets but no factory ammo. Anyone know where I can find some?

I may have a box or two, a hassle to ship from here, but I can dig around if you want.

27 October 2010, 20:17

MikeMichalski

AfricanHunter, Don't want to hassle you if not necessary. Let's see if I can find first. Thanks

28 October 2010, 03:09

AfricanHunter

quote:
Originally posted by MikeMichalski:
AfricanHunter, Don't want to hassle you if not necessary. Let's see if I can find first. Thanks

Sent you a PM.