pioneer 26 .22 parts

improperlyaged · Jun 5, 2022

I recently bought a pioneer model 26 .22 rifle for 20 bucks because it was missing the bolt. Well got home and found the bolts ae 70-120 each. Ordered a savage model 5b bolt on gunbroker and it doesnt go in all the way. May just be some fitting issues but anyone know the history of these rifles? Specifically the pioneer gamble aspect? Anyone know if I goofed and ordered the wrong bolt?

Dave DeLaurant · Jun 5, 2022

Got any photos?

NIGHTLORD40K · Jun 5, 2022

You may have to rotate the bolt body clockwise while holding the bolt handle to move the striker into the "cocked" position. Then, if the bolt wont slide in by itself, try pulling and holding the trigger while inserting the bolt.
Good luck!

improperlyaged · Jun 5, 2022

improperlyaged · Jun 6, 2022

The bolt is in the right position I believe I did rotate it.

NIGHTLORD40K · Jun 6, 2022

improperlyaged said:
The bolt is in the right position I believe I did rotate it.

Ya, it looks correct.

Ive run into situations with store-brand Mossbergs where the cheaper variant is ALMOST, but not quite the same as the corresponding name-brand model- even into where the bolt/ firing pin have slight differences.

Probably need a gunsmith to look at it and determine if that bolt can be modified to fit or if its a strikeout.
Good luck!

Dave DeLaurant · Jun 6, 2022

If you have a good dial caliper, you can check some of the critical dimensions to compare where things are on the receiver and bolt. Just by eyeballing your photos it doesn't appear you are all that far off.

If there are parts you feel comfortable removing, you might try seeing whether the 'naked-ist' version of the bolt and receiver will come closer to fitting together.

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