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Doc Hoy · April 4, 2010, 05:27 PM

I am with you on your concern for more force on that bolt. I am a bolt filer, not a bolt bender. I do believe it needs to be opened up more. But I don't want to be the one to tell you to start jimmying with it. I generally take a standard (not hollow ground) screwdriver and gingerly push it down between the legs of the bolt to open it up. If I were you, I think I would get a replacement just in case. Dixie has a Remington Repair Kit for around 9.50 and you will find that most of the parts will fit or can be made to fit. It has a bolt (They call it a cylinder stop) a hand and spring and the trigger/bolt spring as well.

As regards "PR" who knows?

April 4, 2010, 05:27 PM	#13
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Del I am with you on your concern for more force on that bolt. I am a bolt filer, not a bolt bender. I do believe it needs to be opened up more. But I don't want to be the one to tell you to start jimmying with it. I generally take a standard (not hollow ground) screwdriver and gingerly push it down between the legs of the bolt to open it up. If I were you, I think I would get a replacement just in case. Dixie has a Remington Repair Kit for around 9.50 and you will find that most of the parts will fit or can be made to fit. It has a bolt (They call it a cylinder stop) a hand and spring and the trigger/bolt spring as well. As regards "PR" who knows? __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.