Sticky Bolt on Remington 597

[Johnny Flyswatter]

Hi all - I did a search of the forums without much luck, although I am sure it has been asked in the past.

I broke down my 597 to give it a good cleaning and found, when it was all put back together, that the bolt does not slide well on the rails anymore. Not withstanding the fact that getting it all lined up and getting the springs in is hard enough as it is, I am pretty sure that everything went back in the exact way it was supposed to. Overall, what is happening is I #### back and let go, and the bolt slides about halfway forwards before grinding to a halt.

I can't say I am overly happy with the guts of the action on this rifle. Regardless, is there anything special you need to do in order to get a nice, smooth flowing, action? I just use oil on the parts before putting it back together.

I know the ultimate remedy is to go out and get myself another 10/22...but the 597 does feel like a nice rifle and I got it for my wife as a Xmas gift, so there is some sentiment attached to it.

Thanks for any advice!

 

[Steiner]

Making the guide rod rails too tight can do this.
There are a couple of vids on re-assembly, and once you see them you'll find it goes back together quite easily. Some worthwhile sticky links for this rifle:
http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=492264

 

[Vigilant]

Making the guide rod rails too tight can do this.
There are a couple of vids on re-assembly, and once you see them you'll find it goes back together quite easily. Some worthwhile sticky links for this rifle:
http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=492264

This is important, those two screws at the back do not have to be super tight, just enought to so that the screws are not loose.

 

[Johnny Flyswatter]

That's great - thanks for the advice on this. I probably torqued those buggers in there pretty hard...

If this is the case is there any chance of permament damage, or just loosen and should be good to go?

Thanks!

 

[Vigilant]

That's great - thanks for the advice on this. I probably torqued those buggers in there pretty hard...

If this is the case is there any chance of permament damage, or just loosen and should be good to go?

Thanks!

Depending on how much torque you applied those guide rods may have been bent. I would loosen the screws and try the bolt. If its smooth you are good to go. If not you will have to buy new guide rods.

 

[baldabe]

OP, check out rimfirecentral.com they have a wealth of information on all things rimfire.

 

[Johnny Flyswatter]

Thanks for all the help and references guys - I backed the guide rail hex screws back and the bolt is smooth as silk. Guess I should have paid more attention to the manual.