Bolt pulling out the rifle when cycling

[UKHunter]

Hello all,

Hoping to draw on the AH collective wisdom to help me determine the cause and resolution to an issue which occurred with my Heym SR20 this weekend.

When cycling the bolt and pulling back on the bolt to extract the fired cartridge, the bolt has started to occasionally pull out the back of the rifle and become detached.

Internally I can see the catch which would normally prevent the bolt being pulled back to far and I can see nothing wrong with the bolt.

Any suggestions?

Cheers,
Tom

 

[Ontario Hunter]

I suspect your bolt stop's spring is shot (pun intended). Remove the spring and revitalize it by reshaping.

 

[Red Leg]

It would be helpful to know what kind of action is causing the problem. FN Mausers, for instance, with their double hinged bolt release are notorious for doing what you describe when just a bit of dust or debris gets into the release. But yes, the strength of bolt release spring is often a culprit.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

It would be helpful to know what kind of action is causing the problem. FN Mausers, for instance, with their double hinged bolt release are notorious for doing what you describe when just a bit of dust or debris gets into the release. But yes, the strength of bolt release spring is often a culprit.

He said it was Heym SR20

 

[Red Leg]

He said it was Heym SR20

Yep. Missed that.

 

[UKHunter]

Thanks for the input, much appreciated! Would anyone be able to advise or point me towards information on how I can replace the bolt stop spring?

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Thanks for the input, much appreciated! Would anyone be able to advise or point me towards information on how I can replace the bolt stop spring?

Sorry, I've never laid hands on one of those rifles. Suggest you contact Heym. I would think they could provide you with a maintenance manual. Or contact a gunsmith.

 

[leslie hetrick]

i had that happen on a new savage 110 in 7mm mag 30+ years ago on a deer hunt, i hit it on the first shot and even tho it went down. it got up and tried to run, needing a second shot. and any one useing a early savage 110 knows it takes like three hands to get it back in, i did get it back in and finished killing the deer. but it turned me sour on savage rifles for many years.

 

[UKHunter]

Spring is now out - I just need to source a new one.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Spring is now out - I just need to source a new one.

Show me what it looks like. You may be able to put some life back into that one.