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David_S · March 12, 2011, 10:14 PM

I have two Model 70's (.243 & 7x57). The 7x57 has had a stiff safety for as long as I can recall. It has not bothered me as I seldom use a safety and only chamber a round when I am about to fire. However it is now completely seized and no amount of soaking in penetrating oil makes any difference.

So I am now taking it to a friendly armourer as you have to put the safety at "half cock" in order to disassemble the bolt for cleaning. I wouldn't tap it with a hammer if I were you.

The .243 safety works fine. Let us know how you get on please.

David.

March 12, 2011, 10:14 PM	#8
David_S Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 149	Me too I have two Model 70's (.243 & 7x57). The 7x57 has had a stiff safety for as long as I can recall. It has not bothered me as I seldom use a safety and only chamber a round when I am about to fire. However it is now completely seized and no amount of soaking in penetrating oil makes any difference. So I am now taking it to a friendly armourer as you have to put the safety at "half cock" in order to disassemble the bolt for cleaning. I wouldn't tap it with a hammer if I were you. The .243 safety works fine. Let us know how you get on please. David.