How big is this problem ?

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31 March 2009, 00:00

Thomas Jones

How big is this problem ?

Field stipped the bolt on my pre 64 featherweight .308 while giving it a though cleaning , and while whipping down the fireing pin an so forth, a managed to push the safety , to the fire position, uncocking . I can't put the bolt back together.
Is there a quick fix for this ?
thanks ...tj3006

freedom1st

31 March 2009, 00:26

vapodog

pushing the firing pin against a block of wood until you compress the spring enough so you can reinstate the safety lever to the "safe" position you're good to go again

Have someone that knows how to do this show you....

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31 March 2009, 00:32

Thomas Jones

Vap dog.
i think you are right, but I was afraid to push real hard on the firing pin.
, I will try it again .
thanks...tj3006

freedom1st

31 March 2009, 00:35

Thomas Jones

Problem solved.
Tough old spring from 1953 , I tried doing just that was afraid I was goona bereak the pin ! Thanks again vapdog
...tj3006

freedom1st