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New to this forum. Hello.
Looking for info on BSA .222 that I 'inherited'. Cannot seem to find much. It's got a spring loaded door under the breech that isn't working well and I'd like to fix it. Also, the bolt won't withdraw every time - sees to jam on something in the breech. Before I do anything, it's probably good if I could find out a little about this rifle.
Is there anyone out there that can give me a short rundown on it's pros, cons and any thing else I should look at. maybe a website I could look at. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
 
Thanks Hornhunter. The BSA site you suggest is strictly airguncentric. They have no info, even remotely directed towards their long guns.
I'm guessing this rifle was a close relative of some other manufacturer, like maybe Remington, but that's the kind of info I'd like to try and glean from this forum. Somebody must know more than I do about the gun and that's one of my objectives in being here.
 
I'm guessing this rifle was a close relative of some other manufacturer
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The BSA sporting rifle was a new design developed by BSA in the 1950s. While in function it borrows a lot of Mauser design it was very unique and not comparable to any other manufacture.

The "spring loaded door under the breech " is a hinged floorplate. The release button is inside the trigger guard. Pushing the button should retract the catch that holds the floorplate closed. It is a very simple system and any broken or bent parts should be obvious.

When you say "the bolt won't withdraw every time " are you talking about removing the bolt from the action or simply pulling it back to chamber another round?

Do you have a picture of the rifle?
 
Don't have a picture but will post one when I get my digital camera back next week. The bolt is removed from the breech by trigger activated latch. It is this particular action that is balky. After fiddling with it, it seems like the floorplate spring may be pushing the cartridge lifter up a little too high at the front end and it snags on the bolt. The floorplate latch works okay sometimes so it only needs cleaning, I'd guess.
I appreciate your comments 'Boo. Your input was exactly what I was looking for.
The gun is stamped with quite a lot of numbers, none of which looks like a serial numbers; They are mostly quality control gunsmith stamps. The only other indentifier is the name 'HUNTER' which appears next to the BSA trademark and in front of the calibre designation. It also has a 3 x 9-50 scope.
Haven't tried to fire this gun yet because I don't fully understand the mechanics and can't find any info. As soon as I'm comfortable with understanding it, I'll give it a good cleaning, buy some ammo and take it out someplace where I can safely set up a target and tune-in the scope.
 
BSA, is Birmingham Small Arms, establisted in 1866 in Birmingham, England and currently only manufactures airguns. Importation of all BSA rim and centrefires was discontinued 1987. The 222 was made in Majestic Deluxe, Monarch Deluxe and Monarch Deluxe Varmint with 24" heavy barrel or CF-2 Action, Sporter/Classic and Classic Varminter or Heavy Barrel, Carbine model, Stutzen rifle (20.5" barrel) and Regal Custom. Values from $180 to $500. A few single shot rifles and some SxS shotguns.
 
Back out the front and rear action screws 3 or 4 turns and see if that smooths up the bolt some. If the bolts are a bit too long - caused by wood shrinkage - they can bind on the bolt. If this turns out to be the problem file the screws down just enough to clear.

You can also take a flashlight and take a close look at the standing ejector which is almost directly over the trigger inside the rear part of the action. Sometimes repeated quick unloading of a loaded cartridge can bend or peen the ejector face which rides in a slot in the bolt head.
 
[QUOTE='Boo]BTW, Your rifle is a "Regent" model. It is a true short action CRF that BSA chambered in .222 and .22 Hornet.[/QUOTE]

yup...slickest little controlled feed 222 that I've ever seen..had one about 6-7 years ago...like a typical gun nut,..I sold it....they make the Brno/CZ 222/223 actions look like a Savage:p

they are a bit tricky to get the bolt out of IIRC.....can't remember exactly how it was done either...something about pulling the trigger with rear ward tension on the bolt..releasing the tension and pulling again...something like that....someone here will know how to get the bolt out of it...
 
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they are a bit tricky to get the bolt out of IIRC.....can't remember exactly how it was done either...something about pulling the trigger with rear ward tension on the bolt..releasing the tension and pulling again...something like that....someone here will know how to get the bolt out of it...
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They are unique to say the least! LoL With the bolt open pull the trigger and hold with firm pressure. Push the bolt forward and down. Still holding the trigger tight now open the bolt and pull straight back and out. You can also just dry fire the rifle on an empty chamber and while keeping pressure on the trigger unlock the bolt and pull it straight back and out.
 
You were dead-on 'Boo. Re-set the screws holding the action and it started sliding properly. I'll give it a good clean up tonight and see if I can get a pattern going this weekend. Thanks again for all for the help, people.
 
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