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Rem 700 bolt release spring question?

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14 April 2001, 10:00
<wildcat51>
Rem 700 bolt release spring question?
Installed a Jewell trigger last night. The bolt release spring got away from me before I noticed how it was installed. When I reinstalled the spring, I hooked the short end behind the trigger assembly in the groove. The loop is pinned in and the long end rests under the lever that pivots in the action. Everything seems to work fine. Just not to sure if I hooked the short end in the correct place.
14 April 2001, 14:49
<wildcat51>
Need someone to look at the bottom of a 700 action and describe to me were the short end of spring attaches. Its the end that extends aft from the rear trigger retaining pin.
16 April 2001, 10:02
Bill Leeper
Sounds like you have it right. The short leg just hooks in behind the trigger housing. Regards, Bill

16 April 2001, 11:40
<wildcat51>
Thanks Bill,

I was beginning to wonder if anyone really owned a Rem 700.

17 April 2001, 11:37
Ed
I own 'em, but just hate to remove the stock and have to recheck zero just to answer a question. Sorry...