Broken bolt release button on 721

[fiberoptik]

I bought a Rem 721 in -06 that has a broken off bolt release button with a razor sharp edge to it. Suggestions how to fix it? I’m tempted to take a file or Dremel to it at least. Can use with a screwdriver, but certainly not a finger.!


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[Texas by God]

Try Numrich for a replacement first. That's a hard location to break a part in. Inside the trigger guard? Must be a story there......

[fiberoptik]

I imagine there is, but I don’t have it. Maybe dropped while outside of stock?? Sure is sharp!


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[Texas by God]

If you don't mind, take it out of the stock and send us a good picture of the problem. It would not surprise me if the same part from the Model 700 will work.

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[Hardcast416taylor]

Pretty sure that the same release button for any of the 700 series rifles would work.Robert

[EDG]

There should be lots of 700 triggers in drawers these days.

[Texas by God]

There should be lots of 700 triggers in drawers these days.And that's a shame because they are **** good triggers.

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[skeettx]

I may have posted an *bay, advert first, sorry
Try this
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/744936638

In addition, while you wait to get one, you can remove the broken part
and just use an insert along the bolt and action to affect a release

Mike

[fiberoptik]

Will try to get a pic of it. Been using a screwdriver to push it up after slicing finger.


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[fiberoptik]

Will try to get a pic of it. Been using a screwdriver to push it up after slicing finger.


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Here it is.

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[Texas by God]

I think you can find one but that would not be hard to fix if you can't.

[fiberoptik]

Looks like it may have a crack in the stock. Someone’s sanded the walnut stock down, pistalgrip has a diagonal line from behind rear stock screw.


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[fiberoptik]

They also put on a side scope mount —Williams; with an old Weaver 2.5x scope. Sights free and clear, but no cheek contact using scope.


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[Texas by God]

When you get it lined out you'll have a great rifle. The 721 was the beginning of the 700 dynasty.

[RayO]

If you still need one,I think I have one.I'll look.

[fiberoptik]

Ok, got a Remington Model 700 Rifle Bolt Stop Release. How do I pull old off & install new?


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[fiberoptik]

I may have posted an *bay, advert first, sorry
Try this
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/744936638

In addition, while you wait to get one, you can remove the broken part
and just use an insert along the bolt and action to affect a release

Mike

Got it! Thanks!


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[fiberoptik]

Ok guys, how do I get the old bolt release button off & replace it?


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[skeettx]

Take a picture of correctly assembled trigger.
Plastic bag to catch ball bearing and Cir-clip
Remove cir-clip on opposite side, take off all other items
(spring, safety, ball) once held captive,
remove pin,
Take off old broken part, install new part and insert pin
Reassemble
Re-install cir-clip
Mike

see picture
https://item.brownells.com/groups/rifle-basix-remington-700-custom-trigger/remington-700-custom-trigger-l-1k-custom-trigger-fits-2006-later.htm

[fiberoptik]

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[Texas by God]

And send a pic of that old girl.

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