Help!! Misfires with Remington 721/ Related to cold temperautres??
Question:
It took me a while to find this article in the, "1986 ANNUAL GUNS&AMMO" Issue. If you have a library, (it more than likely would need to be rather large, but in this day and age with everything on CD’s or micro-film any library may do) you should be able to find a Back Issue or an issue on a CD. The Libraries we have here have almost everything either on micro-film or computer CD’s. The name and number of the issue is, Guns & Ammo 1986 Annual Petersen 3036-7 There is an article, "Fine-Tuning The Bolt Action" written by Jon R. Sundra. The article runs from page 124 through 127. I’m sorry to say I don’t own a scanner or I would scan and send a copy to you. It may be easier to find the article under the authors name. Another suggestion would be to do a Search of the Internet using a search engine. I’m not sure if Guns&Ammo has a web site or not. My problem is I closed my business in 1991 so I have not kept up with weapons as much as I had in the past. In case you don’t use search engines, here’s a couple: http://altavista.digital.com http://guide.infoseek.com/Home?pg=ultra_home.html http://lycos.com http://www.yahoo.com The only caution I would give you, is if you use "infoseek", this search engine places, as it were, a marker in your "sysedit", windowswin.ini file. At least it has on both my computers which have Windows 95a and 98 operating systems. It has caused no problems that I am aware of, as a matter of fact it seems to work faster than the other search engines I use. The URL for infoseek I have given you is for the "Ultra" version. Hope this is helpful: You Take Care: jon: Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
Response:
I own a Remington Model 721 bolt action 30.06 rifle that has been passed on down through my family for years. It is a great rifle so long as the temperature stays above freezing. But once the temperature drops, the gun has a long, long history of misfires. The firing pin seems to "lock up" inside the bolt. All that is heard is a soft click when the trigger is pulled. Occasionally, the pin releases, but with such little force it barely dents the shell primer (DANGEROUS). The bolt also becomes very difficult to move and eject shells. My dad, as well as myself have had the gun in to several different gunsmiths. Both have replaced the spring, cleaned out all the old grease, but the problem continues. When it gets cold, the gun doesn’t fire. For the record, the temperatures are not extreme (20-30 degrees). Any suggestions on where else to look? Could the inside of the firing pin chamber have corrosion that is restricting movement? HELP. Email me at the Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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I would pull the bolt apart, clean very carefully to remove ALL grease, etc. Then take a look inside for rust, roughness, etc. If necessary, use #600 emery cloth to smooth the inside of the bolt and the firing pin. Follow up with fine 0000 steel wool, or white polishing compound on a dremel wheel. Lube ONLY with TriFlow or BreakFree. NO GREASE. This should solve the problem. I have a pristine Mauser that had a similar problem. After the above procedure I never had another misfire. Glenn Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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Fyrman: The Remington 721/722 have adjustable triggers. From what you have described I believe your problem may lie in the Overtravel Adjustment. There is a book out called "The NRA Guide to Firearms Assembly" which may be helpful with this adjustment. I am completely amazed you have taken this rifle to several gunsmiths and they were unable to solve your problem. I’m not saying this is the problem but after replacing the firing pin spring etc., and still the same problem I would have checked the over travel adjustment. But of course this is JMHO. There is a lubricant I have been using for years on my Guns and Casting Reels called, SIL-GLYDE It’s manufacture is: American Grease Stick Company Muskegon, Michigan USA 49443 "NAPA" and "Parts America" Auto Parts Stores sell this item, at least they do in my area, Missouri. It was made for dis-brakes when they first came on cars quite a number of years ago. It’s temp range is from around -20 F to +400 F. It’s been on the market for a lot of years. When I had my Gun/Gunsmthing business I would take all new and used guns I received and completely clean off the old grease and replace with Sil-Glyde. But the thing that sold me the most was with my bait casting reels. I would grease them with Sil-Glyde and never need to worry if it was going to be to cold to cast any distance. Just Some Thoughts: You Take Care: jon: Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
