Rifle Bolt Maintenance

[@eddiecruz1479]

Straight to the info without any of the BS, which is rare and much appreciated.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks Eddie. I try and keep things straight forward black and white. Nice to know it’s appreciated. Thanks for watching👍👍

[@flintymcduff5417]

I used your video her for my Sako 85. Bob didn't turn out to be my uncle but his friend got me through the process. Thanks. Easy once you've done it.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Glad I could help mate👍

[@christophergallagher3066]

Triff, thanks for this. I twisted the bolt and didn't notice. Looked this up, problem solved.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Glad it helped you out.

[@oxigenarian9763]

"Bob's your uncle..." To be sure I love that expression. Good demo! From a Yank who likes Aussies...

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers mate. There's certainly no need to complicate what really is an essential and simple bit of rifle maintenance. Thanks for watching.

[@oxigenarian9763]

@@BoltActionProductions If I can trouble you one more time, can you recommend a bolt opener for a Rem 700. I'd like to buy one - my 700 has never had that part opened in 30 years...

[@BoltActionProductions]

It's no trouble at all mate but I really can't help as I have never owned a Remington 700. Interested to hear what you find to get the job done.

[@oxigenarian9763]

@@BoltActionProductions Well, I don't do this often enough to justify buying the special tool (yes, I'm frugal) although it is a lot easier so I used the penny method and, I have to say, it worked quite well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ol6XmoJ_l8p9nbM

[@bryanohalloran9001]

Robbo I like to lightly oil the back of the bolt lugs as well, as it too is a bearing service, and it helps smooth out the bolt closing Cheers Bucky

[@BoltActionProductions]

A wise gunsmith once told me his method for doing similar. He recommended applying some Copper Antiseize grease using a Q tip on the rear of the locking lugs. I have done this for years to my older Sako's, keeping a small amount of the Copper Anitseize in a old film container. Thanks for watching Bryan.

[@robincoker225]

Enjoying these mini vids some handy tips and tricks

[@BoltActionProductions]

Glad you like them!

[@gordonreid8649]

Well done video and good info. Thanks

[@BoltActionProductions]

@@gordonreid8649 glad it helped. Thanks for watching👍

[@gunsnstuff11]

Straight forward and to the point, thank you!

[@BoltActionProductions]

My pleasure mate. Thanks for watching.

[@Jarner154]

Thanks for the easy to follow video Steve, it does take out the concern about reassembly before attempting it blindly. My Tikka bolt could probably use a clean.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Joel Arner. You’ll have it down pat before you know it👍

[@Lucerne12]

Thanks Steve. Great video.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Lucerne12. My pleasure mate👍

[@Wayne-81]

Great video Steve, something I'd never thought to do! Cheers

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks Wayne. It's the simple things that keep your firearms performing well.

[@shanegibb997]

Great information again Steve , thanks 👍

[@BoltActionProductions]

Any time!

[@TheGozz13]

Thanx Steve, always been a bit apprehensive about taking the bolt apart... Looks like the bolt is coming apart next clean.! Cheers..

[@BoltActionProductions]

It certainly is a good habit to get into and once you've done it a few times you will realise it isn't that hard.

[@TheGozz13]

@@BoltActionProductions : Yep, just did it on my Lithgow 223 and you're right, not that hard just a bit nervous at start not knowing how much spring tension there is.. But back together and all good..! Keep this series going... Cheers..!

[@erichuntter2437]

That seems easy to do , all definitely clean the bolt 👍.. Off topic Steve , I've found a brno combination rifle/shotgun in 12G / 222 . The gun shop is holding it for me till I get the paperwork delete with 👍

[@BoltActionProductions]

Eric Zwiggelaar. Certainly worth doing mate. The combo gun sounds alright👍

[@erichuntter2437]

@@BoltActionProductions to be honest I only clean my rifle after I shot 150 rounds thro it . The combo has been looked after, it make an ideal foxing gun 👍

[@Big_Ted1872]

Great video again Robbo. Thanks for showing us how to clean the bolt. I've been a bit apprehensive about taking it apart but I'll give it a go now. Also, no more tech talks??

[@BoltActionProductions]

Theo Karanikos. Cheers mate. It certainly should become part of your regular cleaning regime. It’s not that hard once you’ve done it a couple of times. Tech Talks. Not at the moment but they will most likely come back when I get some time. Thanks again for watching mate👍

[@deerdiary5696]

Bolt's your uncle! Great stuff robbo, perfect time to be getting everything sorted and ready for when they release us! 🦧 😅

[@BoltActionProductions]

Deer Diary. Thanks Johnno. I hope you are doing well. Talk soon👍

[@sammyjames9743]

Great content once again. Always good to keep up the maintenance on ones rifle :)

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks mate and it certainly is a good idea if you want reliability.

[@CamdenGardenSolutions]

Great video mate ! Thankyou

[@BoltActionProductions]

My pleasure!

[@steviebby]

Nice vid Robbo , can you show us your single shot next? 👍

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers mate. If you are referring to the the little Bergara BA13 it may be featured soon as I have made a few important changes to the setup of this rifle. Just need to get out of lockdown first🙄

[@LtFrankDrebbin]

How did you know Bob is my uncle!? 😆👍

[@BoltActionProductions]

He's everyone's uncle😊

[@Spacegoat92]

Thanks for getting straight into it mate. Can't stand some of the videos out there where the guy is waffling on for about 5 minutes before actually getting into what the video is about. Now, i was told by the firearms safety instructor to NEVER use carby or brake cleaner on your guns. So what gives? Like if you're willing to use it on a Sako, why can't i use it on my Stirling Model 14? LoL Also regarding oil, would a bit of Castrol Magnatec be ok to use?

[@BoltActionProductions]

Not a fan of waffling myself whether it be talking or simple physical actions. Carby cleaner or similar needs to be used in an isolated manner when it comes to firearms. I certainly wouldn't use it on an assembled rifle but when it comes to just disassembled metal parts it gets the job done without issue. Triggers or in this case the bolt there will be no issue. I personally wouldn't be using Magnatec. You really want a fine machine oil of some form with little to no residue. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@Spacegoat92]

@@BoltActionProductions Thanks heaps for the reply. I do have some Hoppes gun oil in my cleaning kit, i assume that would be fine to use?

[@BoltActionProductions]

@@Spacegoat92 Just remember "less is more"

[@knickknack2688]

What do I do if I twist it the wrong way

[@BoltActionProductions]

You can turn it back but you need strong hands 😳

[@brandonyoung7760]

My Sako S20 came with grease on the bolt from the factory instead of oil. Should i wipe that off and put oil on it instead?

[@BoltActionProductions]

Grease on the outside of the bolt or on the firing pin?

[@brandonyoung7760]

@@BoltActionProductions inside of the bolt around the shroud and the upper fat flat part of the firing pin

[@brandonyoung7760]

@@BoltActionProductions but no grease on the lower firing pin (skinny part) or the outside of the bolt

[@BoltActionProductions]

@@brandonyoung7760 that’s fine. You can leave that but every now and then it pays to strip the bolt and check the grease hasn’t migrated down to the firing pin end.

[@brandonyoung7760]

@BoltActionProductions ok thanks. I did strip the grease and just oil it but next time I'll probably strip that oil and grease it like it was 😂

[@mnrodriguez]

What was the cleaner spfay you used? Thanks!

[@BoltActionProductions]

Carby cleaner

[@stuartsmith4882]

So what’s next? Cleaning the chamber? It often misses out when cleaning the barrel. Other things would be inspecting the crown, checking torque settings on actions screws and scope mounts and rings. Be interesting to talk different rifles and the order to tighten action screws that can create total havoc.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Nothing at this stage but who knows what I might video while I am in the process of maintaining. Thanks again for watching.

[@chiliboom6140]

I'm new to owning a bolt action. I've heard you're supposed to use grease on the bolt. Can you enlighten me?

[@BoltActionProductions]

I personally wouldn’t use grease unless I was storing the rifle for a long time

[@chiliboom6140]

@@BoltActionProductions Copy that. Thank you for the reply!

[@paul-up5jy]

What about the use of grease instead of oil ? Cheers.

[@BoltActionProductions]

I am not sure exactly where you would want to put grease and it certainly wouldn't be my first choice.

[@paul-up5jy]

@@BoltActionProductions O.K.

[@stuartsmith4882]

My Ruger MK1 bolt appeared to have while lithium grease on the spring the first time I pulled it down. I had had a trigger kit and high tension firing pin spring put in when I first bought it, so that would probably have been the gun smith rather than Ruger. I’ve maintained a light and I do mean light coating of lithium grease on there ever since. That’s 30odd years now with no harm done. My Howa and Walther bolts on the other hand get a light oiling, which is more about rust protection than anything. Key thing is to use an oil that doesn’t go gummy.

[@paul-up5jy]

@@stuartsmith4882 Cheer's mate. I use a tinny bit on the ware points , rear of bolt and behind the lungs, a tinny bit! cheer's.

[@markdixon8904]

grease is ideal for the internal spring, bolt lugs and the bolt lift ramp.

[@cloudbaserapture99942]

Can you suggest where would be best in Vic to get a HV pup from hunting stock? Cheers.

[@BoltActionProductions]

cloudbase rapture. At the moment mate I couldn’t really help you with that one. Possibly ask the same question on some of the hunting forum’s

[@matthewmarshall5806]

What happened if u twist it the wrong way?

[@BoltActionProductions]

It’s a lot harder to rotate it back but can be done.

[@matthewmarshall5806]

@@BoltActionProductions I watched another video and you can just turn it back it worked thanks tho

[@kabutodt3056]

Great video, but what did you use to clean the bolt?

[@BoltActionProductions]

As mentioned in the video I use Carby cleaner or similar. Thanks for watching.

[@tonystewart7287]

😎 I’ve pulled my tikka one apart before but wasn’t sure on the Sako 85, is the same as your 75?

[@BoltActionProductions]

Virtually the same mate.

[@bigtrev761]

🇦🇺👍

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers mate 👍

[@TheBonracer]

I got a nice hole on my thumb 😂

[@BoltActionProductions]

Sexy fingers 😂🤣😳

[@Mark6299]

What about the lube on the lugs?

[@BoltActionProductions]

On some rifle bolts but not all I do put a little bit of copper anti-seize on the rear of the locking lugs.