Oldbloke wrote:Definitely does not look normal to me. I'll check mine in the morning if it has a number.
Oldbloke wrote:There were a few models.
Some cheaper ones did not have checkering on the knob or no floor plate like mine. Its a M70A. But all the actions were the same.
I don't think its fully locking. (dangerous)
Is there about 5-8 mm clearance between the handle and scope like mine? If yes it isn't fully locking.
To check u need 2 bolts side by side.
I would take it to a gunsmith.
P.S. can u ask the previous owner?
P.P.S. Yes the M70 bolt has about a 90 degree swing
Oldbloke wrote:There were a few models.
Some cheaper ones did not have checkering on the knob or no floor plate like mine. Its a M70A. But all the actions were the same.
I don't think its fully locking. (dangerous)
Is there about 5-8 mm clearance between the handle and scope like mine? If yes it isn't fully locking.
To check u need 2 bolts side by side.
I would take it to a gunsmith.
P.S. can u ask the previous owner?
P.P.S. Yes the M70 bolt has about a 90 degree swing
Emberskies wrote:Couldn't sleep so I just had a quick look and the front action screw was interfering with the locking lug. I'd say years of tightening has caused the screw seat to be compressed into the timber.
Emberskies wrote:Out of interest, is yours a 74 modelOldbloke wrote:There were a few models.
Some cheaper ones did not have checkering on the knob or no floor plate like mine. Its a M70A. But all the actions were the same.
I don't think its fully locking. (dangerous)
Is there about 5-8 mm clearance between the handle and scope like mine? If yes it isn't fully locking.
To check u need 2 bolts side by side.
I would take it to a gunsmith.
P.S. can u ask the previous owner?
P.P.S. Yes the M70 bolt has about a 90 degree swing
Emberskies wrote:Couldn't sleep so I just had a quick look and the front action screw was interfering with the locking lug. I'd say years of tightening has caused the screw seat to be compressed into the timber.
Oldbloke wrote:Emberskies wrote:Couldn't sleep so I just had a quick look and the front action screw was interfering with the locking lug. I'd say years of tightening has caused the screw seat to be compressed into the timber.
Yes, lucky you still have you face.
The 3 screws vary in length and easy to mix up. Try swapping them around.
The middle screw, should not be very tight. Known to stuff accuracy.
LawrenceA wrote:I am kinda surprised the gun went off with the handle sitting high as the action is cock on opening and as such the firing pin should not be able to strike the primer if the bolt handle is raised much.
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Oldbloke wrote:Regarding the ability to fire when not fully closed im also very surprised.
Yep, screws are mixed up is my bet too.
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Oldbloke wrote:Regarding the ability to fire when not fully closed im also very surprised.
Yep, screws are mixed up is my bet too.
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Oldbloke wrote:Oldbloke wrote:Regarding the ability to fire when not fully closed im also very surprised.
Yep, screws are mixed up is my bet too.
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Bigrich, when I pull the trigger on partly closed bolt the pin drops and bolt closes on its own. I find that odd. But have not tried with a primed case chambered. I wonder...
LawrenceA wrote:The bolt closes on it’s own ? You might have invented a semi auto model 70 OB
LawrenceA wrote:I am kinda surprised the gun went off with the handle sitting high as the action is cock on opening and as such the firing pin should not be able to strike the primer if the bolt handle is raised much.
Learn something new every day
Larry wrote:I could post a very grusom photo of a guy in our club who had a bolt come flying back into his eye. The cause was never investigated fully IMO it was an Omark that either the pin failed or the bolt was not closed fully. The result the same a backward flying bolt. He very nearly lost his eye and his life. I would take extra care and investigate the condition of the rifle and bolt very carefully. I have seen other bolts that have not been fully closed and the partially closed lugs have sheared off also allowing the bolt to fly rearwards into the shooters head.