Trouble with my Model 788
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Trouble with my Model 788
I just joined this forum, and I'm very impressed with all of the information here. I have a problem with my Remington Model 788 (.243) Rifle. As I was removing the bolt I dropped it on my carpeted floor which released the firing pin (which is still sticking out). Because of this I can't get the bolt back into the rifle. I know there's a way to reengage the firing pin back to it's normal (not exposed) position, but I don't know how it's done. I'd "Really" appreciate any advise you can give me on this matter. Thank you...
Re: Trouble with my Model 788
I believe that if you put the end of the bolt in a vise that has brass jaws - soft jaws, you should be able to twist the bolt handle and re cock the bolt mech.
Take it to a gunsmith and have them look at it for damage.
They will fix it for you easier then you can do it at home.
Take it to a gunsmith and have them look at it for damage.
They will fix it for you easier then you can do it at home.
Re: Trouble with my Model 788
Texasboy112,
These are the directions from the owners manual, I have attached a file of Fig.4, I hope this helps.
Dick TO COCK BOLT—Bolt must remain cocked to put into rifle. If bolt “uncocks”, firing pin head will snap forward into cocking cam in rear of bolt. To cock bolt, hold firing pin head (Fig. 4) firmly to prevent movement. Use vise jaws if available. Raise bolt handle. Bolt will cam cocking surface (beneath handle) against firing pin head. Continue raising handle until cocking detent on rear of bolt engages firing pin head. Bolt is then cocked and ready for re-entry to rifle.
These are the directions from the owners manual, I have attached a file of Fig.4, I hope this helps.
Dick TO COCK BOLT—Bolt must remain cocked to put into rifle. If bolt “uncocks”, firing pin head will snap forward into cocking cam in rear of bolt. To cock bolt, hold firing pin head (Fig. 4) firmly to prevent movement. Use vise jaws if available. Raise bolt handle. Bolt will cam cocking surface (beneath handle) against firing pin head. Continue raising handle until cocking detent on rear of bolt engages firing pin head. Bolt is then cocked and ready for re-entry to rifle.
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Re: Trouble with my Model 788
push firing pin in, load spring up, stick a punch small enough to fit through the rear hold, crank back onto the bolt assembly. done.
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