M44 Loose Bolt

SwedeSteve · 10-14-2007, 05:22 PM

My new M44's bolt seems a bit loose as compared to my other MN's! Has anyone else encountered this? PS- Matching bolt to receiver...

SwedeSteve · 10-29-2007, 10:27 AM

Upon disassemby, found that screws were loose, allowing everything to ride back in the stock. Also, trigger spring is weak at best. Replacement on the way.

SilverRun · 10-29-2007, 10:31 AM

You may want to get a head-space gauge (field). They are like $15, but it is good insurance.

SwedeSteve · 10-29-2007, 10:55 AM

Suggeted seller?

toolman · 10-29-2007, 11:37 AM

Swede, the trigger spring may actually provide a better trigger pull, I'd try it before you replace it.

SwedeSteve · 10-29-2007, 04:28 PM

Right you are Toolman. Will hang on to it! Def need a set of gages though....

toolman · 10-29-2007, 07:57 PM

Swede, Brownell's carries them. www.brownells.com

SwedeSteve · 10-30-2007, 01:56 PM

Thanks toolman! They are sold out now, but I'll keep checking...

SilverRun · 10-30-2007, 03:47 PM

Look here Graf & Sons - FORSTER HEADSPACE GAUGE FIELD, 7.62x54R - only one in stock though!!!

These are good folks, I have done business with them before. Not super fast on shipping, but they are dependable.

SwedeSteve · 10-31-2007, 08:00 AM

Thanks SR! Will check it out.

10-14-2007, 05:22 PM	#1
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,370 Images: 1	M44 Loose Bolt My new M44's bolt seems a bit loose as compared to my other MN's! Has anyone else encountered this? PS- Matching bolt to receiver... __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

10-29-2007, 10:27 AM	#2
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,370 Images: 1	Upon disassemby, found that screws were loose, allowing everything to ride back in the stock. Also, trigger spring is weak at best. Replacement on the way. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

10-29-2007, 10:55 AM	#4
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,370 Images: 1	Suggeted seller? __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

10-29-2007, 11:37 AM	#5
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,582 Blog Entries: 22	Swede, the trigger spring may actually provide a better trigger pull, I'd try it before you replace it. __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

10-29-2007, 04:28 PM	#6
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,370 Images: 1	Right you are Toolman. Will hang on to it! Def need a set of gages though.... __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

10-29-2007, 10:31 AM	#3
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,661	You may want to get a head-space gauge (field). They are like $15, but it is good insurance.

10-29-2007, 07:57 PM	#7
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,582 Blog Entries: 22	Swede, Brownell's carries them. www.brownells.com __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

10-30-2007, 01:56 PM	#8
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,370 Images: 1	Thanks toolman! They are sold out now, but I'll keep checking... __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

10-30-2007, 03:47 PM	#9
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,661	Look here Graf & Sons - FORSTER HEADSPACE GAUGE FIELD, 7.62x54R - only one in stock though!!! These are good folks, I have done business with them before. Not super fast on shipping, but they are dependable.

10-31-2007, 08:00 AM	#10
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,370 Images: 1	Thanks SR! Will check it out. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers