Striker bolt stuck!!??

[joeb33050]

I took my striker apart to adjust the trigger and clean it up. All of a sudden the bolt won't turn. With the trigger pullked and the bolt release pushed down, it won't turn. I took the bolt bolt out, the bolt seems cocked, there's no pressure on the bolt bolt-the end allen bolt that allows disassembly of the bolt. What am I doing wrong??
Thanks;
joe b.

[miker]

Stock screws in the correct spot? think 1 is longer than the other

[Blue Avenger]

Stock screws in the correct spot? think 1 is longer than the other
yup one is longer, front is 1.25" and the read is 3.5", dont think he has them mixed up ;)

they could be to tight. loosen each to see if one has touched the bolt body (rear) or bolt head (front)

[joeb33050]

The bolt won't turn with the stock off the gun, and with the scope mount off the gun. It isn't a too-long screw.
Thanks;
joe b.

[EFBell]

you need to cock the bolt.

[pdog06]

you need to cock the bolt.


Thats my guess also. Sure you didnt de-cock the bolt when you were cleaning it?

[joeb33050]

How do I cock the bolt when it's in the receiver and won't turn?
I think the bolt IS cocked, there's no pressure on the bolt disassembly bolt when I take it out. The furthest back allen bolt-thing.
Thanks;
joe b.

[EFBell]

take it out of the reciever and push the little black knob against the edge of a table so its fully cocked towards the rear of the bolt ramp.

[joeb33050]

take it out of the reciever and push the little black knob against the edge of a table so its fully cocked towards the rear of the bolt ramp.

My problem is that I can't get the bolt out of the receiver.
Thanks;
joe b.

[EFBell]

You did say "I took the bolt bolt out, the bolt seems cocked". I must be missing something. Is the safety on?

[Eric in NC]

He is saying that he took the bolt screw out of the rear of the bolt -not the bolt out of the receiver (if I understand correctly).

[rinodods]

Did you take the trigger group off during this adjusting? Almost sounds like something with the safety bar is out of adjustment and maybe the bolt is just locked. Maybe pull the trigger group off and see if you can get the bolt out. There isn't a lot to go wrong there so if you did pull it off make sure the safety bar was put back correctly and that the metal tab along the top is positioned correctly relative to the cross pin. Just ask me how I know that can cause problems... ;D

[joeb33050]

The problem is that when loctiting the rear scope mount screws, loctite went through the hole and into the bolt. I can hammer the bolt open with a plastic mallet. Close it by hand, the trigger/bolt clicks. The rear bolt disassembly bolt has no pressure on it. I've soaked in penetrating oil, then cleaned it and heated it up -the bolt body, as much as I dare. Then soaked it in denatured alcohol for 6 hours. Nothing. I think I need a new bolt. Any suggestions?
Thanks;
joe b.

[EFBell]

Sounds like the baffle is glued in or being held up by a long screw? remove the screw?? Take the barrel off if you have tools. Uncock it (open the bolt) and drive it out with a brass drift.

[sharpshooter]

That's why you should NOT use loctite on any part of a bolt action rifle.

[pa hog]

Or your wife's clear fingernail polish..

[Dirk]

Or your wife's clear fingernail polish..


I like to use the red or pink fingernail polish, so you can readily see where it is applied! ;D

[Blue Avenger]

:D Most of my triggers have red or pink polish on them, Now I an starting to see why some shoot better then others ;D

[EFBell]

:D Most of my triggers have red or pink polish on them, Now I an starting to see why some shoot better then others ;D


I heard it got there because it was still wet on your fingernails.

[Blue Avenger]

:-[ Maybe, I know it was not my toes that caused it!