Browning a-Bolt .300 WSM disassembly
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Browning a-Bolt .300 WSM disassembly
Does anyone have a .pdf or other instructions on how to disassemble (and reassemble) the A-bolt itself? The manual that came with my Browning stainless Steel Stalker (.300 WSM) is pretty anemic, and they stated in the manual that if the bolt needs clening or servicing, send it in to them or a gunsmith. I am well versed in firearm disassembly, however this is my first A-bolt and I am completely unfamiliar with it.
Kindest regards,
-Wil in Maryland
Kindest regards,
-Wil in Maryland
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RE: Browning a-Bolt .300 WSM disassembly
Takes apart the same way a 700 bolt does. The bad part is, it doesn't have that little cutout to put a dime or something to hold back the spring. You need a special tool that browning has or specialized service shops that will go in and hold the spring tention until you can screw off the holder.
I used to worry about it, but don't anymore. Just don't pour gobs of oil in it every month. In fact just wipe it down with an oily cloth. I have taken apart 700bolts and others that were fairly old, and you would think someone put bearing grease in there, with the years of different owners, and various types of oils with the fouling and dirt gunking it up. I don't know why folks insist on pouring one ounce of oil into every working part.
I used to worry about it, but don't anymore. Just don't pour gobs of oil in it every month. In fact just wipe it down with an oily cloth. I have taken apart 700bolts and others that were fairly old, and you would think someone put bearing grease in there, with the years of different owners, and various types of oils with the fouling and dirt gunking it up. I don't know why folks insist on pouring one ounce of oil into every working part.
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RE: Browning a-Bolt .300 WSM disassembly
ORIGINAL: bigcountry
Takes apart the same way a 700 bolt does. The bad part is, it doesn't have that little cutout to put a dime or something to hold back the spring. You need a special tool that browning has or specialized service shops that will go in and hold the spring tention until you can screw off the holder.
Takes apart the same way a 700 bolt does. The bad part is, it doesn't have that little cutout to put a dime or something to hold back the spring. You need a special tool that browning has or specialized service shops that will go in and hold the spring tention until you can screw off the holder.
Kindest regards,
-Will in Maryland
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RE: Browning a-Bolt .300 WSM disassembly
ORIGINAL: willtill
Do you have a manual that you can post which would demonstrate the 700 bolt disassembly? I do not have a 700, and need the instructions if you have them.
Kindest regards,
-Will in Maryland
ORIGINAL: bigcountry
Takes apart the same way a 700 bolt does. The bad part is, it doesn't have that little cutout to put a dime or something to hold back the spring. You need a special tool that browning has or specialized service shops that will go in and hold the spring tention until you can screw off the holder.
Takes apart the same way a 700 bolt does. The bad part is, it doesn't have that little cutout to put a dime or something to hold back the spring. You need a special tool that browning has or specialized service shops that will go in and hold the spring tention until you can screw off the holder.
Kindest regards,
-Will in Maryland
For the 700, use the vise to get the spring compressed, and you will see a notch at the back. Put a dime in there to hold it. Unscrew to the body, and your done.
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RE: Browning a-Bolt .300 WSM disassembly
ORIGINAL: willtill
The manuals that you posted do show the bolt parts, but nothing in the manual instructs one on HOW to take the bolt apart.
Kindest Regards,
-Willin Maryland
The manuals that you posted do show the bolt parts, but nothing in the manual instructs one on HOW to take the bolt apart.
Kindest Regards,
-Willin Maryland
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RE: Browning a-Bolt .300 WSM disassembly
ORIGINAL: willtill
Do you have a manual that you can post which would demonstrate the 700 bolt disassembly? I do not have a 700, and need the instructions if you have them.
Kindest regards,
-Will in Maryland
ORIGINAL: bigcountry
Takes apart the same way a 700 bolt does. The bad part is, it doesn't have that little cutout to put a dime or something to hold back the spring. You need a special tool that browning has or specialized service shops that will go in and hold the spring tention until you can screw off the holder.
Takes apart the same way a 700 bolt does. The bad part is, it doesn't have that little cutout to put a dime or something to hold back the spring. You need a special tool that browning has or specialized service shops that will go in and hold the spring tention until you can screw off the holder.
Kindest regards,
-Will in Maryland