Remington 597 bolt handle

Tido4570 · February 26, 2016, 03:03 PM

I have a new Remington 597 and the bolt handle seems extremely loose.
It wiggles back and forth, up and down and I can basically pull it right out with little resistance.
Is that normal or is there something that is broke in the bolt?
Thanks,
Steve

Ifishsum · February 26, 2016, 11:11 PM

It's supposed to come out, but with some resistance. If you were to remove the bolt there is a flat spring riveted to the bolt that keeps the handle retained under tension. That spring is the only thing I'm aware of that could be broken or otherwise not keeping enough tension on the handle.

February 26, 2016, 03:03 PM	#1
Tido4570 Member Join Date: December 1, 2008 Location: Colesburg, IA Posts: 61	Remington 597 bolt handle I have a new Remington 597 and the bolt handle seems extremely loose. It wiggles back and forth, up and down and I can basically pull it right out with little resistance. Is that normal or is there something that is broke in the bolt? Thanks, Steve

February 26, 2016, 11:11 PM	#2
Ifishsum Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,033	It's supposed to come out, but with some resistance. If you were to remove the bolt there is a flat spring riveted to the bolt that keeps the handle retained under tension. That spring is the only thing I'm aware of that could be broken or otherwise not keeping enough tension on the handle.