Replacing bolt stop - release
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The pin is a 3/32x1" roll pin or spring pin depending on your local bolt supply shop.....
It will be a pain to drive out as the front end of the hole is half blind. This means you have to drive the pin from front to back. If you use a properly sized roll pin punch, it won't fit in the half blind hole. A standard pin punch will work tho, but you'll have to use a 1 size smaller than 3/32 punch to fit past the half blind hole. Whatever you do don't use a 1 size smaller roll pin punch as it will jam itself into the roll pin and then you'll have a bit of trouble...... I once had to remove an undersized roll pin punch and what was left of the pin for a friend who "had a spot of trouble" removing his bolt stop!
If you got real lucky you have one of the norks with a solid pin. That's a lot easier to drive out.
There are lots of stories on the American M-14 forum of fellas breaking off the tabs that hold the pin in place when trying to drive out the pins...... So be careful!
I find a smooth sided punch is about the only "worry free" way of re-installing the pin. From the back of the rifle to the front.
I find the "oversize" bolt stop upgrade has no real advantage for me as I usually use the op-rod handle to charge the rifle. The oversize mag release on the other hand does make mag changes easier, for me anyway!
Cheers!
It will be a pain to drive out as the front end of the hole is half blind. This means you have to drive the pin from front to back. If you use a properly sized roll pin punch, it won't fit in the half blind hole. A standard pin punch will work tho, but you'll have to use a 1 size smaller than 3/32 punch to fit past the half blind hole. Whatever you do don't use a 1 size smaller roll pin punch as it will jam itself into the roll pin and then you'll have a bit of trouble...... I once had to remove an undersized roll pin punch and what was left of the pin for a friend who "had a spot of trouble" removing his bolt stop!
If you got real lucky you have one of the norks with a solid pin. That's a lot easier to drive out.
There are lots of stories on the American M-14 forum of fellas breaking off the tabs that hold the pin in place when trying to drive out the pins...... So be careful!
I find a smooth sided punch is about the only "worry free" way of re-installing the pin. From the back of the rifle to the front.
I find the "oversize" bolt stop upgrade has no real advantage for me as I usually use the op-rod handle to charge the rifle. The oversize mag release on the other hand does make mag changes easier, for me anyway!
Cheers!
When I replaced my stock bolt-catch with a Magwedge enhanced bolt-catch, I used an Allan key and slowly tapped the pin out from the front to the rear. When it was exposed I used a vice grip to wiggle it the rest of the way.
Replacing it is easy, just hold the tab down and line up the new pin. A couple taps to get it started and use a punch to get it flush.
Replacing it is easy, just hold the tab down and line up the new pin. A couple taps to get it started and use a punch to get it flush.
X2, to release your bolt just pull back on the op rod. less wear on the bolt and bolt stop. it,s a solution to a non existent problem.
+1 same issue
