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by ETDM
Tue Oct 29, 2013 8:40 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Bolt keeps locking open
Replies: 5
Views: 5678

Re: Bolt keeps locking open

Thanks for the reply's.
This is a great site for a great rifle.
by ETDM
Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:22 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Bolt keeps locking open
Replies: 5
Views: 5678

Re: Bolt keeps locking open

After studying the parts breakdown and the field service manual posted on this site, I figured out the problem. The magazine indicator spring had come out of the slot in the side of the receiver and was sticking up. Since the spring was sticking up, with the bolt closed it would hold the bolt catch ...
by ETDM
Sun Oct 06, 2013 4:21 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Bolt keeps locking open
Replies: 5
Views: 5678

Bolt keeps locking open

After viewing this web site I decided I needed to own one of these great model 81's. I found a nice .300 savage built in 1949, and just got it. Took it to the range today and have a problem with it. After each shot the bolt locks back like it was the last round, but the magazine still has rounds in ...