Sako A5 .270 bolt question

sakoA5 · 08-30-2009, 12:55 PM

I recently inherited this rifle. I removed the bolt for cleaning and i cannot seem to get it to fit back in the receiver. I am familiar withe remington type bolts, but this one is beyond my abilities. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

TomAnsley · 08-30-2009, 03:33 PM

The locking lug-front part of the bolt must be aligned with the rear,There is a piece of metal to align on both pieces-You should be able to see it as I remember.Had the same problem and drove me nuts-If you dont see it I will pull mine out of the safe and verify the procedure.

sakoA5 · 08-30-2009, 03:53 PM

If you would be so kind as to verify this procedure. I have lined up the only movable part of the bolt on right hand side. The bolt slides in smoothly until about 1 inch from being fully engaged, then it stops. I shot the gun yesterday and all seemed well, fed and ejected shells etc.

SwedeSteve · 08-30-2009, 04:50 PM

Try squeezing the trigger.

sakoA5 · 08-30-2009, 05:05 PM

Tried that as well, still w/o luck. I know it must be something so simple I just can't see it.

sakoA5 · 08-30-2009, 05:20 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions. Some how bolt had become "decocked". was able to rotate rear of bolt to cocked position and bolt fell in line!

FortyXDM · 08-30-2009, 05:23 PM

Sako A5 - How about a pic of this rifle. ??

sakoA5 · 08-30-2009, 05:52 PM

Here is picture of my A5.

08-30-2009, 12:55 PM	#1
sakoA5 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5	Sako A5 .270 bolt question I recently inherited this rifle. I removed the bolt for cleaning and i cannot seem to get it to fit back in the receiver. I am familiar withe remington type bolts, but this one is beyond my abilities. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

08-30-2009, 04:50 PM	#4
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 26,432	Try squeezing the trigger. __________________ In the absence of orders, ATTACK !!

08-30-2009, 03:33 PM	#2
TomAnsley Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 142	The locking lug-front part of the bolt must be aligned with the rear,There is a piece of metal to align on both pieces-You should be able to see it as I remember.Had the same problem and drove me nuts-If you dont see it I will pull mine out of the safe and verify the procedure.

08-30-2009, 03:53 PM	#3
sakoA5 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5	If you would be so kind as to verify this procedure. I have lined up the only movable part of the bolt on right hand side. The bolt slides in smoothly until about 1 inch from being fully engaged, then it stops. I shot the gun yesterday and all seemed well, fed and ejected shells etc.

08-30-2009, 05:05 PM	#5
sakoA5 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5	Tried that as well, still w/o luck. I know it must be something so simple I just can't see it.

08-30-2009, 05:20 PM	#6
sakoA5 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5	Thanks for all the suggestions. Some how bolt had become "decocked". was able to rotate rear of bolt to cocked position and bolt fell in line!

08-30-2009, 05:23 PM	#7
FortyXDM Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gladstone, Mo. (kc area) Posts: 4,231	Sako A5 - How about a pic of this rifle. ??