Hi Alex,
Is the thread pitch for the firing pin assembly at the rear of a BAT bolt the same as for a 700?
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Hi Alex,
Is the thread pitch for the firing pin assembly at the rear of a BAT bolt the same as for a 700?
ishootkittens
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I don't have the rifle in front of me as I am at work, but what pin are you guys talking about. I'll try anything at this point.
The firing pin assembly. It screws into the back of the bolt. Try backing it out one full turn.
I'm not at all sure that will work as it may result in a pin that won't reach the primer. But it may also reduce the tension on the relaxed pin and may make it easier to cam when the bolt is opened. It's worth a try.
I also suggest that you get a firing pin removal tool to make all this stuff a lot easier to do. (see my note to Wheeler)
ishootkittens
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When I get home I'll take a picture of the firing assembly and have one you guys walk me through it because I'm still having trouble picturing it in my head. Thanks guys
Like Susquatch said, Reassemble bolt by screwing in your bolt shroud/ firing pin complete assembly until its where your found it to begin with before disassembly, then back it out one 360 degree turn from there. Try to cycle it. There should be less resistance in bolt lift.
ishootkittens
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I don't believe it does. But again, I'll take some pics when I get home and maybe we can figure this out.
Click to go to the BAT Machine site FAQs, in those FAQs are the full instructions for the bolt disassembly, adjustment and reassembly.
www.batmachine.com
FAQ's - Bat Machine Co. precision rifle actions, machining and tooling
epags
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If it is similar to a 700, Google 'how to remove the firing pin' on YouTube. I did and there are several videos on how to do it without a special tool. It works and I found out after blasting everything with carb cleaner that a dry bolt/firing pin assemble is stiff and I had to go back and lightly lube to lighten the action. Hope this helps.
BAT also has a selection of videos on their site pertinent to the subjects of disassembly, trigger position adjustment and reassembly.
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ishootkittens
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Yup! My bolt is the bolt at 1:26. It pops out just fine, but getting that thing back is VERY difficult. I have alot of spring pressure!
ishootkittens
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I wonder if I could cut a coil off of that spring??
I know, I know, its a bad idea and would void any warranty/future assistance. I just know it has to be the spring tension...
Look at the arms of the guy in the video, he's not Schwarzenegger, far from it. Maybe a phone call to BAT will clear things up.
ishootkittens
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I agree. He makes it look easy. But I've already SENT it to bat 5 years ago. They said it performed great. I don't even know.
