Rem 700 firing pin spring removal

[Ruger007]

So I wanted to change my firing pin spring on my Rem 700 308. I don't have a firing pin spring compresser tool.

So I got thinking.
This maybe a old trick but new to me.

First take the assembly apart.



Tools required are a 1/2 nut and fender washer, and a 1/4 fender washer or 3/16 if you got it. Just needs to fit over the pin.
And a reloading press that will fit large size dies.



Assemble it loosely


Into the press and hand snug up the nut.





Push down on the handle and there is the pin.



Might be a bit hillbilly but works for me.

 

[gstprecision]

Very ingenious thanks for sharing.

GST

 

[bb07]

That's a great idea ��

 

[guntech]

Good ideas but there are simpler ways...

Just a short piece of tubing is all you need. I use a piece of aluminum arrow shaft. it works on many other actions as well.

 

[EHG]

Good ideas but there are simpler ways...

Just a short piece of tubing is all you need. I use a piece of aluminum arrow shaft. it works on many other actions as well.

Very cool!

 

[DANS40X]

Good ideas but there are simpler ways...

Just a short piece of tubing is all you need. I use a piece of aluminum arrow shaft. it works on many other actions as well.

guntech-
By the looks of the varnish on that firing pin striker/cocking piece-
One could only imagine what is/was in the trigger group?

Innovative ideas-
I use my manufactured piece of hvy wall tubing w/ 1/2-13 tpi & 1/2-20 tpi internal threaded & T handled threaded studs w/ pilot hole for pin clearance to compress main springs.

Most of the ISS/J Lock striker/cocking piece cross pin holes were deliberately drilled slightly off center so the pin could not be rotated 180 degrees to defeat the ISS/JLock feature.