Help with 24v

[fayettefatts]

Has anyone successfully removed and replaced the hinge pin in a 24v receiver? The locking bolt is jammed tight in mine and the action won't open. Any suggestions appreciated.

[Mad Dog]

Could be done.

Can you take the butt stock off and get at the internals from the back to release it?

[fayettefatts]

Yes, I have it apart, the bolt is really stuck. Been trying to get it apart for quite a while. Recently bought a slide hammer for another purpose, and will try it next. If it fails, I may have to resort to removing the hinge pin.

[Mad Dog]

It's a 24V, I'm just wondering what the top caliber is? Are you handloading for it? Seems like you must have had a hot load in there for it to jam up that bad.

[fayettefatts]

Top barrel is 222. It was hard to open when i got it. Got worse over time. Not so much from use as I rarely shot it. Don't think I ever shot the lower barrel. At this point, if the slide hammer doesn't move it, and removing the hinge pin ruins the receiver, I won't be out much.