model 721 question
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schordas
model 721 question
I am 17 years old and I just bought a remington model 721. Technically my dad bought it, but I payed for it. I have no clue how to remove the bolt. I want to remove the bolt so I can clean it and the bore. Is there a way to release the bolt without first removing the stock from the gun?
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dick_tracy1953
Re: model 721 question
Remington 721's and 722's are great firearms. I have hunted deer the past six seasons with mine. I have placed all one shot kills on fifteen deer at distances up to 365 meters with most of my shots falling in the 150-225 meter killing zone.
As you may or may not know, all Remington Model 721's have a bolt safety recall. I have taken all of my 721's and 722's and even an older 700 (made in the early seventies) into my gunsmith (a Remington Authorized Repair Facility) to get this done. You can learn about the recall on Remington's official website. To test to see if your firearm has been modified you close the bolt allowing it to cock, then engage the safety, then try to see if you can open the bolt with the safety engaged. If you can not then the bolt safety recall has not been done.
The problem is that without the modification you need to disengage the safety in order to eject a chambered (live) round so if you were careless then it might be possible to have an accidental discharge. There are mixed thoughts about having the modification done to your firearm. Like: does it affect the collector's value of the rifle, or is it really needed once you understand how your firearm works. After the modification is done it is possible to find your firearm in battery without the bolt being fully closed just as it is the case with the modern version of the Remington 700 rifle. Without the bolt safety modification I think that the bolt locks closed when the firearm is in battery so it is not possible to jiggle the bolt handle.
Maybe there is a knowledgeable person that can help me understand the ramifications of firing your rifle with the bolt not being fully closed in this situation. I know that when you fire when the bolt handle is somewhat lifted that the bolt will attempt to fully close as you pull the trigger. My question then, is this still safe.
At the range this kind of thing most likely would not happen, however, when you are in a hunting situation it is quite possible to have something catch on the bolt handle.
As you may or may not know, all Remington Model 721's have a bolt safety recall. I have taken all of my 721's and 722's and even an older 700 (made in the early seventies) into my gunsmith (a Remington Authorized Repair Facility) to get this done. You can learn about the recall on Remington's official website. To test to see if your firearm has been modified you close the bolt allowing it to cock, then engage the safety, then try to see if you can open the bolt with the safety engaged. If you can not then the bolt safety recall has not been done.
The problem is that without the modification you need to disengage the safety in order to eject a chambered (live) round so if you were careless then it might be possible to have an accidental discharge. There are mixed thoughts about having the modification done to your firearm. Like: does it affect the collector's value of the rifle, or is it really needed once you understand how your firearm works. After the modification is done it is possible to find your firearm in battery without the bolt being fully closed just as it is the case with the modern version of the Remington 700 rifle. Without the bolt safety modification I think that the bolt locks closed when the firearm is in battery so it is not possible to jiggle the bolt handle.
Maybe there is a knowledgeable person that can help me understand the ramifications of firing your rifle with the bolt not being fully closed in this situation. I know that when you fire when the bolt handle is somewhat lifted that the bolt will attempt to fully close as you pull the trigger. My question then, is this still safe.
At the range this kind of thing most likely would not happen, however, when you are in a hunting situation it is quite possible to have something catch on the bolt handle.