Remington model four problems

Lumber · December 14, 2018, 09:10 PM

I have a Remington model four and it’s low round count and shoots phenomenally well. I went to the range today to get everything dialed in for an upcoming hunt with a new ammo and 6 rounds in the bolt release on the side is still under pressure but it doesn’t do anything and the bolt stays back. I’ve been reasearching it but haven’t taken anything apart or started really fiddling with it because I figured I’d ask you guys first. Thanks

Mobuck · December 15, 2018, 07:03 AM

Is the bolt lock like the older 740/742/7400?

Lumber · December 15, 2018, 07:29 AM

Yeah it’s exactly like that one

Remington74 · December 15, 2018, 08:11 AM

Can you remove the mag? Does the follower activate the bolt hold open?

Lumber · December 15, 2018, 09:17 AM

I can pull the magazine out and yes

Lumber · December 21, 2018, 10:26 PM

So quick update I’ve bought another mag and it’s still stuck rearward. Unless any bodies got any ideas I’m gonna try to find a gunsmith

Mobuck · December 22, 2018, 07:12 AM

Remove the fore end and see if something is amiss in there. I had a guy bring me a 740 with a bolt that "wouldn't close". I found about 3" of weed stem that had entered one of the slots in the fore end and was impinging the gas system.
It's been a long time since I had a Rem semi-auto apart but about the only other culprit could be the sear failed and the hammer is snagging the bolt?????
If this seems to be a possibility, punch out the two pins that hold the trigger group in place and while holding the bolt to the rear, remove the trigger group from the receiver. The trigger group is "self-contained" so will not scatter it's parts when removed.
This will give access to all the internals of the action.

December 14, 2018, 09:10 PM	#1
Lumber Member Join Date: October 27, 2016 Posts: 20	Remington model four problems I have a Remington model four and it’s low round count and shoots phenomenally well. I went to the range today to get everything dialed in for an upcoming hunt with a new ammo and 6 rounds in the bolt release on the side is still under pressure but it doesn’t do anything and the bolt stays back. I’ve been reasearching it but haven’t taken anything apart or started really fiddling with it because I figured I’d ask you guys first. Thanks

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December 15, 2018, 07:03 AM	#2
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	Is the bolt lock like the older 740/742/7400?

December 15, 2018, 07:29 AM	#3
Lumber Member Join Date: October 27, 2016 Posts: 20	Yeah it’s exactly like that one

December 15, 2018, 08:11 AM	#4
Remington74 Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2012 Location: Carthage, NY Posts: 231	Can you remove the mag? Does the follower activate the bolt hold open?

December 15, 2018, 09:17 AM	#5
Lumber Member Join Date: October 27, 2016 Posts: 20	I can pull the magazine out and yes

December 21, 2018, 10:26 PM	#6
Lumber Member Join Date: October 27, 2016 Posts: 20	So quick update I’ve bought another mag and it’s still stuck rearward. Unless any bodies got any ideas I’m gonna try to find a gunsmith

December 22, 2018, 07:12 AM	#7
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	Remove the fore end and see if something is amiss in there. I had a guy bring me a 740 with a bolt that "wouldn't close". I found about 3" of weed stem that had entered one of the slots in the fore end and was impinging the gas system. It's been a long time since I had a Rem semi-auto apart but about the only other culprit could be the sear failed and the hammer is snagging the bolt????? If this seems to be a possibility, punch out the two pins that hold the trigger group in place and while holding the bolt to the rear, remove the trigger group from the receiver. The trigger group is "self-contained" so will not scatter it's parts when removed. This will give access to all the internals of the action.