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Old 09-25-2004 | 04:34 AM
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Default RE: New to the gun world.

sorry for all the questions but thanks in advance
don't be sorry. This is a place to exchange information and learn.

Removing the bolt from a rifle is pretty easy, every model is different. Remingtons usually have a little tab or button inside the trigger guard that you push to release the bolt so you can pull the bolt out of the receiver, some rifles have the bolt release button (the internal part that holds the bolt into the receiver is actually called a "bolt Stop" as it stops the bolt from exiting the receiver when you pull it back) in different places, some you hold the trigger back, others you push on the safety- every model of rifle is different.

Cleaning equipment can be bought at any gun shop or sporting goods store. Don't go cheap on a cleaning rod though- a cheap cleaning rod will ruin your rifle fasher than anything else- Coated 1 piece rods are good too- a good cleaning rod will run you about $20-30. Solvent is about $5, oil/preservative is $5-10, patches are a couple of dollars at most. Youcan also order this stuff from places like midwayusa.com

Olympic ammo is cheap, but I hear of alot of problems with it- some of the cases are split, and they don't always go off when you pull the trigger.
For $22 for 100, it might be worth trying though as this price is incredibly cheap for 30-06.

For plinking/target shooting use FMJs, hollow points, or soft points.
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