Tip for Removing Benelli Cocking Handle

Holmes · January 14, 2002, 07:01 PM

Hi all.

I just got myself a new Benelli Montefeltro in 12ga. I have been very impressed with its design, and quality of manufacturing, particularly the beautiful checkering and machining. Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet. I'm looking forward to it!

Anyway, I wanted some tips on how to remove the cocking handle, so I checked some of the online boards, and found some suggestions about using pliers on it (?!!?!?). The very thought made me cringe, so I went in search of a better way, and thought I would post what I came up with to see if anyone out there agrees.

To remove the cocking handle, all you need is a piece of strong string. I used a thin leather strap, but you can use anything. It's very simple. Wrap the string around the base of the cocking handle (the thin part), hold onto the loose ends of the string, and pull away from the bolt. That's it! I found it works really well for me. You can also tie the loose ends of the string together to make a large loop before wrapping it around the cocking handle (so you don't need to use any energy gripping the string).

Anyway, let me know what you think, or if you have questions.

Hope this helps!

Stephen Ewing · January 15, 2002, 12:28 AM

The local Benelli rep (nice guy; you know about the products) showed me that trick.

Could be you're on the right path, no?

Steve

Holmes · January 15, 2002, 05:25 PM

Yeah. I figured someone else out there had to know this.

Thanks.

harrydog · January 15, 2002, 06:48 PM

Maybe mine is different than most, but I've never had any problem just pulling it out with my fingers. Hey, maybe I'm just really strong!

Will Beararms · January 15, 2002, 09:41 PM

You mean the handle on the bolt carrier right? The cocking handle used to jack shells out when unloading right?

If this is the case, why on earth would you want to pull the cocking handle out?

Holmes · January 16, 2002, 09:31 AM

Will, you need to remove the cocking handle in order to remove the bolt and bolt-carrier for cleaning.

vitiaz · January 16, 2002, 03:37 PM

harrydog sez;
"I've never had any problem just pulling it out with my fingers"

Me too...

Dorcas · January 16, 2002, 09:59 PM

I use a pair of pliers, with a piece of innertube between the jaws and the handle. I've tried unsucessfully to pull it out with my fingers.

bkm..

Will Beararms · January 16, 2002, 11:46 PM

That's why I let a gun smith detail clean my shotguns! Thanks guys.

Hawkaaa53 · January 17, 2002, 11:58 PM

Hey Guys ,

Is this a big joke ? or Holmes did you go to GaTech and are trying to divert our attention ?

If so , you guys "rang our bell" so often , I couldn't resist .

Wiggle , Wiggle , WDE , Hawkaaa53

Holmes · January 18, 2002, 10:06 PM

Divert your attention from what? No, I didn't go to GA Tech.

Very confused.

Al Thompson · January 19, 2002, 07:17 AM

Me too.

?

Giz

Hawkaaa53 · January 19, 2002, 01:16 PM

Do you Guys need an explaination ? We all take the sports section first - - - maybe not all .

Some Yellow Jackets may have been somewhat embarassed because it came to light that their beloved coach, who left them
for 'greener' pastures ( actually blueer would be trueer) had
upgraded his resume' - so to speak .

GT alunmi are fiercely loyal to their school , so I was looking for a diversion. Hawkaaa53

January 14, 2002, 07:01 PM	#1
Holmes Member Join Date: April 12, 2000 Location: South Portland, ME Posts: 40	Tip for Removing Benelli Cocking Handle Hi all. I just got myself a new Benelli Montefeltro in 12ga. I have been very impressed with its design, and quality of manufacturing, particularly the beautiful checkering and machining. Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet. I'm looking forward to it! Anyway, I wanted some tips on how to remove the cocking handle, so I checked some of the online boards, and found some suggestions about using pliers on it (?!!?!?). The very thought made me cringe, so I went in search of a better way, and thought I would post what I came up with to see if anyone out there agrees. To remove the cocking handle, all you need is a piece of strong string. I used a thin leather strap, but you can use anything. It's very simple. Wrap the string around the base of the cocking handle (the thin part), hold onto the loose ends of the string, and pull away from the bolt. That's it! I found it works really well for me. You can also tie the loose ends of the string together to make a large loop before wrapping it around the cocking handle (so you don't need to use any energy gripping the string). Anyway, let me know what you think, or if you have questions. Hope this helps!

January 15, 2002, 12:28 AM	#2
Stephen Ewing Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2000 Posts: 329	The local Benelli rep (nice guy; you know about the products) showed me that trick. Could be you're on the right path, no? Steve __________________ Remember: Smith and Wessons are like real estate; they're not making any more.

January 15, 2002, 09:41 PM	#5
Will Beararms Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 2,834	Help me on this one......... You mean the handle on the bolt carrier right? The cocking handle used to jack shells out when unloading right? If this is the case, why on earth would you want to pull the cocking handle out? __________________ "Without a rifle you are nothing, worthless, you are waiting for death, any minute, any second." -- Aron Bielski

January 16, 2002, 03:37 PM	#7
vitiaz Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 158	harrydog sez; "I've never had any problem just pulling it out with my fingers" Me too... __________________ Molon labe

January 16, 2002, 09:59 PM	#8
Dorcas Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 1999 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 194	I use a pair of pliers, with a piece of innertube between the jaws and the handle. I've tried unsucessfully to pull it out with my fingers. bkm.. __________________ Anyone worth shooting, is worth shooting twice...

January 15, 2002, 05:25 PM	#3
Holmes Member Join Date: April 12, 2000 Location: South Portland, ME Posts: 40	Yeah. I figured someone else out there had to know this. Thanks.

January 15, 2002, 06:48 PM	#4
harrydog Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2000 Posts: 283	Maybe mine is different than most, but I've never had any problem just pulling it out with my fingers. Hey, maybe I'm just really strong!

January 16, 2002, 09:31 AM	#6
Holmes Member Join Date: April 12, 2000 Location: South Portland, ME Posts: 40	Will, you need to remove the cocking handle in order to remove the bolt and bolt-carrier for cleaning.

January 16, 2002, 11:46 PM	#9
Will Beararms Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 2,834	That's why I let a gun smith detail clean my shotguns! Thanks guys. __________________ "Without a rifle you are nothing, worthless, you are waiting for death, any minute, any second." -- Aron Bielski

January 17, 2002, 11:58 PM	#10
Hawkaaa53 Member Join Date: January 4, 2002 Location: Deep South Posts: 45	Hey Guys , Is this a big joke ? or Holmes did you go to GaTech and are trying to divert our attention ? If so , you guys "rang our bell" so often , I couldn't resist . Wiggle , Wiggle , WDE , Hawkaaa53

January 18, 2002, 10:06 PM	#11
Holmes Member Join Date: April 12, 2000 Location: South Portland, ME Posts: 40	Divert your attention from what? No, I didn't go to GA Tech. Very confused.

January 19, 2002, 07:17 AM	#12
Al Thompson Staff Alumnus Join Date: May 2, 1999 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,611	Me too. ? Giz __________________ http://www.scfirearms.org/

January 19, 2002, 01:16 PM	#13
Hawkaaa53 Member Join Date: January 4, 2002 Location: Deep South Posts: 45	Do you Guys need an explaination ? We all take the sports section first - - - maybe not all . Some Yellow Jackets may have been somewhat embarassed because it came to light that their beloved coach, who left them for 'greener' pastures ( actually blueer would be trueer) had upgraded his resume' - so to speak . GT alunmi are fiercely loyal to their school , so I was looking for a diversion. Hawkaaa53