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winchester 490

varianvarian Member Posts: 2,256 ✭✭✭✭
edited October 2007 in Ask the Experts
I just picked up a Winchester 490 and need information on how to remove the bolt for cleaning and magazines.

I've removed the barreled action from the stock and given it a basic cleaning, but to clean more I need to remove the bolt. I see the trigger housing can be separated from the action by removing 2 screws, but the housing won't actually separate - so I must be missing something.

Regarding magazines, I thought magazines for my 75 and 52 would work, but due to their "side release" stud the mags won't make it into the 490 magwell. Removing the metal stud from the stamped magazine side is easy, but I'm supposing 75/52 magazines don't have a retaining notch in their rear edge and that's how the 490 mag is held in place. Any way to modify 75/52 magazines (aftermarket) to work in the 490?

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  • varianvarian Member Posts: 2,256 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    found a winchester 490 for what seems to be a good price. beautiful full size rifle. anyone have thoughts on this. are they as good as they look? would like to have some info. before i decide to purchase or not. thanks all.
  • varianvarian Member Posts: 2,256 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well I'm in my 50's and just saw my first winchester 490! I don't know if I'm just slow or the early signs of old age are setting in but I do know I like this rifle.Since I am totally uninformed, would some of you good folks out there fill me in on what I've been missing?I am particularly interested in it's accuracy and why on earth they quit makeing them five years from the start!Actually,I am interested enough to buy one if all things are as good as it's appearence.Well,this is the wrong forum for that.Thanks for what ever you can tell me!Wade

    w.wade brinson
  • jptatumjptatum Member Posts: 1,911 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have one which I bought about 4 years ago for $200. A really good decision on my part. You will like it.
  • RCrosbyRCrosby Member Posts: 3,808 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    check out
    RimfireCentral.com for lots of entries and opinions on the 490
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