Skylerbone
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I figured I’d post this as I was recently inside of mine to clean it and thought to snap some pictures. This is the same procedure used for Browning’s SA-22.
Step 1, after removing the action from the barrel is to draw the bolt back. The “C grip” makes this easy to perform step 2 which is sliding the action forward via the trigger guard with a bit of thumb pressure.
You’ll see the action is dovetailed into the receiver.
Step 3, once the rails have cleared the receiver, tip the rear of the action away from the stock and the entire action will come free. There is 1 small part within the top of the receiver that will fall out if the above action is not performed upside down.
Pick is pointing to firing pin. The near action spring must be released along with the fp spring before continuing. Fair warning; the action spring is long and will be a pain to re-install. I began compressing it around the spring guide rod, using my index finger as counter-leverage. I have fairly tough skin but I’d recommend a finger-tip bandaid as the split point really digs in.
Pointer shows where the end of action spring is captured. NEVER point any of the springs in an unsafe direction, they can and will launch. Side note: my action spring guide rod wound up in a furnace duct which I disassembled after attempting to fish with a magnet.
This is the correct orientation for re-insertion. Buffer goes small end into the hole followed by spring, then guide rod.
This is INCORRECT!!! While the buffer will fit into the spring, it will not allow enough room for compression and sear reset.
This is CORRECT.
I took a few swipes with 400 grit paper on the (blue circle) firing pin’s bottom face (it’s flat) where the sear hook engages. The sear is located below (red circle) and I carefully stoned its face to remove tool marks and a small burr.
What I was left with was a nice clean rifle with a trigger pull reduced to around 2 3/4 lbs. which suited my 13 year old just fine. Good luck and keep those rifles clean!
Step 1, after removing the action from the barrel is to draw the bolt back. The “C grip” makes this easy to perform step 2 which is sliding the action forward via the trigger guard with a bit of thumb pressure.
You’ll see the action is dovetailed into the receiver.
Step 3, once the rails have cleared the receiver, tip the rear of the action away from the stock and the entire action will come free. There is 1 small part within the top of the receiver that will fall out if the above action is not performed upside down.
Pick is pointing to firing pin. The near action spring must be released along with the fp spring before continuing. Fair warning; the action spring is long and will be a pain to re-install. I began compressing it around the spring guide rod, using my index finger as counter-leverage. I have fairly tough skin but I’d recommend a finger-tip bandaid as the split point really digs in.
Pointer shows where the end of action spring is captured. NEVER point any of the springs in an unsafe direction, they can and will launch. Side note: my action spring guide rod wound up in a furnace duct which I disassembled after attempting to fish with a magnet.
This is the correct orientation for re-insertion. Buffer goes small end into the hole followed by spring, then guide rod.
This is INCORRECT!!! While the buffer will fit into the spring, it will not allow enough room for compression and sear reset.
This is CORRECT.
I took a few swipes with 400 grit paper on the (blue circle) firing pin’s bottom face (it’s flat) where the sear hook engages. The sear is located below (red circle) and I carefully stoned its face to remove tool marks and a small burr.
What I was left with was a nice clean rifle with a trigger pull reduced to around 2 3/4 lbs. which suited my 13 year old just fine. Good luck and keep those rifles clean!
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