Rem 700 BDL bolt removal issue - The Firearms Forum

nhreshtr · 03-03-2012, 12:05 PM

All,
Looking for a recommendation at this time. Just picked up a nice used 700 bdl and it handles nicely. I cannot, however, get the bolt to release. I have brought the bolt back and tried pressing the square release button just ahead of the trigger - it does not want to move and the bolt will not slide out.

Should I remove the trigger guard and look for debris or does someone have a better idea?

Thanks,
nh

Double D · 03-03-2012, 01:01 PM

Have you squeezed the trigger as you pull the bolt to the rear?

JLA · 03-03-2012, 01:05 PM

Dont push the release with the bolt resting against the stop. It should release freely but if the bolt is against the stop it will bind. especially if youre pulling it while youre trying to release it.

nhreshtr · 03-03-2012, 02:44 PM

Thanks, tried both suggestions, still no success. The release does not move at all. Tried from several angles, squeezing trigger, kept bolt forward of stop - no help.

StoneChimney · 03-03-2012, 04:43 PM

It is gunked up. Pull the barreled action out of the stock and you will be able to access the bolt release.

nhreshtr · 03-03-2012, 08:48 PM

Thanks, why didn't I think of that? Sometimes you just have to step back a bit.

nhreshtr · 03-04-2012, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StoneChimney

It is gunked up. Pull the barreled action out of the stock and you will be able to access the bolt release.

StoneChimney,
You were spot on. Just finished cleaning and lubing the lever - I think found a single bird seed just under the bolt! Regardless, works great now. Thanks again.
nhreshtr

03-03-2012, 12:05 PM	#1
nhreshtr Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4	Rem 700 BDL bolt removal issue All, Looking for a recommendation at this time. Just picked up a nice used 700 bdl and it handles nicely. I cannot, however, get the bolt to release. I have brought the bolt back and tried pressing the square release button just ahead of the trigger - it does not want to move and the bolt will not slide out. Should I remove the trigger guard and look for debris or does someone have a better idea? Thanks, nh -->

03-03-2012, 01:01 PM	#2
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,089	Re: Rem 700 BDL bolt removal issue Have you squeezed the trigger as you pull the bolt to the rear? __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

03-03-2012, 01:05 PM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,328	Re: Rem 700 BDL bolt removal issue Dont push the release with the bolt resting against the stop. It should release freely but if the bolt is against the stop it will bind. especially if youre pulling it while youre trying to release it. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-03-2012, 02:44 PM	#4
nhreshtr Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4	Re: Rem 700 BDL bolt removal issue Thanks, tried both suggestions, still no success. The release does not move at all. Tried from several angles, squeezing trigger, kept bolt forward of stop - no help.

03-03-2012, 04:43 PM	#5
StoneChimney Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,087	Re: Rem 700 BDL bolt removal issue It is gunked up. Pull the barreled action out of the stock and you will be able to access the bolt release. __________________ Full service gunsmithing and firearm manufacturing shop. Licensed FFL 07/02 Manufacturer. Visit our website!

03-03-2012, 08:48 PM	#6
nhreshtr Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4	Re: Rem 700 BDL bolt removal issue Thanks, why didn't I think of that? Sometimes you just have to step back a bit.