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Remington 742 Bolt Locking Open


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Remington 742 Bolt Locking Open. Make sure the bolt carrier is tight in the action bars. If so, the next round may not chamber all the way keeping the locking lugs from engaging.

Remington Woodsmaster Model 742 BDL Deluxe 3006 Rifle 1966 C&R
Remington Woodsmaster Model 742 BDL Deluxe 3006 Rifle 1966 C&R from www.gunsinternational.com

For some reason, they seem to suffer from unburned powder left in the chamber more than other guns. Certain remington 742 rifles may experience issues with the bolt lock not engaging or disengaging properly, which can lead to feeding or. When the spring pressure from the action spring forces the action to push the rounded end up and the bolt closes instead of staying open.

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Remington Woodsmaster Model 742 BDL Deluxe 3006 Rifle 1966 C&R

One of the most common problems with the remington 740 & 742 is that after much use the receiver rails will get worn. Certain remington 742 rifles may experience issues with the bolt lock not engaging or disengaging properly, which can lead to feeding or. Being an enclosed auto, you cannot look into the chamber to see the unburned powder. Explore the remington 742 bolt assembly diagram to understand the components and how they fit together in this popular rifle.

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