Winchester Mod 70 problem

Superhouse 15 · November 24, 2007, 02:01 PM

I have no real experience working on these, so I need some advice. A friend gave me a Model 70 in .30-06 after a failure at the range. When the bolt is all the way down and the trigger is pulled, the gun will not fire. When the bolt is lifted part way, it fires. If the bolt handle is positioned just right, it will work, but the lugs don't seem to be fully engaged and locked. It's old and shows lots of wear on the sear surfaces with shiny spots that are uneven in the middle. My instinct is to replace these parts, is there anything else I kneed to know or do?

Thanks to all.

Harry Bonar · November 25, 2007, 03:58 PM

Sir:
Don't attempt to fire the rifle again until inspected by a GOOD gunsmith! There are just too many things it could be!
Harry B.

Superhouse 15 · November 25, 2007, 07:02 PM

Yes, we have been testing it with a .32ACP chamber adapter to avoid any unpleasant surprises. I guess it will be Winchester instead of Numrich gun parts.

November 24, 2007, 02:01 PM	#1
Superhouse 15 Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2007 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 844	Winchester Mod 70 problem I have no real experience working on these, so I need some advice. A friend gave me a Model 70 in .30-06 after a failure at the range. When the bolt is all the way down and the trigger is pulled, the gun will not fire. When the bolt is lifted part way, it fires. If the bolt handle is positioned just right, it will work, but the lugs don't seem to be fully engaged and locked. It's old and shows lots of wear on the sear surfaces with shiny spots that are uneven in the middle. My instinct is to replace these parts, is there anything else I kneed to know or do? Thanks to all.

November 25, 2007, 03:58 PM	#2
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	mod 70 Sir: Don't attempt to fire the rifle again until inspected by a GOOD gunsmith! There are just too many things it could be! Harry B.

November 25, 2007, 07:02 PM	#3
Superhouse 15 Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2007 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 844	70 Yes, we have been testing it with a .32ACP chamber adapter to avoid any unpleasant surprises. I guess it will be Winchester instead of Numrich gun parts.