um.... is this bad?

[Saafire]

Well i went shooting for the firs time this year, and brought my 5yr old daughter with me. She loved it, wants to go again.

Trip went well expect all the bugs.

I had noticed that the pin that is visible was moving alot and the bolt had felt a little sticky will using it. So when i got home i decided i would strip the whole gun down.

removed the barrel band, no biggie had done this before.

then removed the stock... ok new territory...

and pulled it out.... ok its a little dirty. its doesnt really have alot of use considering my 2 year ownership.... while looking at it i notice that the trigger group is only held in with one pin.

ok

so i hop on here look up the diagram and i am missing both rear pins...

see the pipe cleaners... is this bad? i think i should get relacements....

any advice? were can i purchase these pieces in ontario?

Thanks

 

[wasabi]

Are there holes on the other side and are they threaded

 

[canucklehead]

It's a LITTLE sad that you've never taken it apart this much.

The lower pin is for the trigger group. It's important. The upper hole is for the buffer. Without it, the bolt is slamming into the back of the receiver. Not good at all.

The buffer is an easy one - buy a 'Tuffer Buffer' or equivalent - it essentially replaces the steel 'rod' that is stock, with a rubber/plastic type material. Less noise and stress on receiver.

The rear trigger group pin - you should be able to find one, or just cut down a drill bit/screwdriver that fits until you can source one.

 

[Saafire]

It's a LITTLE sad that you've never taken it apart this much.

>.>"

ouch....

I know... but i just spent a good quality 60min with the trigger group apart cleaning it. that one spring for the hammer was a pain.

i should keep the trigger group on the dry side right?

I think i will order a tough buffer and a new pin.... tonight.

 

[vagrantviking]

First time has to happen sometime. Though there are people who have been hunters or shooters for decades that haven't ever had a gun apart.

The more you learn about your gun the better you will be able to do your own fixes and understand what the issues are when things do go wrong. Could be the difference between driving home frustrated with a "broken" gun or 5 minutes with a screwdriver and back to shooting.

Have fun learning and tinkering!

 

[canucklehead]

>.>"

ouch....

I know... but i just spent a good quality 60min with the trigger group apart cleaning it. that one spring for the hammer was a pain.

i should keep the trigger group on the dry side right?

I think i will order a tough buffer and a new pin.... tonight.

Haha I'm just ribbin ya a bit. It's common, I know. I'm just one of those guys that rips a gun apart the moment it's in my hands.

The trigger assembly on a 10/22 CAN be a PITA. I found that using round toothpicks to align the parts first can make it easier. Just use the pin to sliiiiide the toothpick out, and should be much easier.

The trigger group should be fairly dry. I usually put a small drop of oil on the hammer engagement surfaces, more out of habit than necessity.

Anywho - have fun!