Nylon 66 can receiver cover or barrel be removed

SoreShoulder

A forum search says the Nylon 66 is difficult to reassemble.

Is the receiver cover just a cover and can it be removed without taking apart the action?

Can the barrel be removed without taking apart the rest of the action?

charliemeyer007

IIRC the barrel is easy in and out, the sheet metal cover is harder.

Back in the 70's I reassembled a basket case without having a schematic, not a lot of fun.

Hangfire

Here ya go.. Easy to do both..

http://tinyurl.com/y738so6r

TRAP55

http://stevespages.com/ipb-remington-66.html

wolfpack

Very simple, just did this myself to clean my son's nylon. You tube is your friend.

iceracerx

quote:Originally posted by Hangfire
Here ya go.. Easy to do both..

http://tinyurl.com/y738so6r




Neat video. Anyone else notice the mystery part fall out of the receiver @ around 3:38?????

Mobuck

Just be careful not to lose the ejector from the left side of the uncovered action.
Disassembly of the innards is a snap for an ambitious teenager.
Re-assembly is a frustrating test of patience, dexterity, and willpower for a 40 year old.

buckgloves

In Steve's schematic, part number 25 will fall out
if the firing pin retainer falls out.
It is a spring that returns the firing pin to the rear after ignition.
If firing pin does not return there are misfires sometimes.
It gives it more travel and hits the rim fire cartridge harder.
It also keeps the firing pin off off a live 22 lr.
The retainer pin is just a piece of bent wire with a sharp end.
The pin is bent slightly to hold in place and will come
out if bolt is removed from action.

The spring is very small and you ain't gonna find it on the dirty floor.

Geri

Use magnetic rubber sheet to save lose parts from getting away.
Works for me.

TRAP55

quote:Originally posted by Geri
Use magnetic rubber sheet to save lose parts from getting away.
Works for me.

Geri, that is the most simple and easiest idea I've seen in a long time. I feel like a fool for having never thought of it. Even more so thinking about all those little parts I had to look for! Thank you![:)]

iceracerx

quote:Originally posted by TRAP55
quote:Originally posted by Geri
Use magnetic rubber sheet to save lose parts from getting away.
Works for me.

Geri, that is the most simple and easiest idea I've seen in a long time. I feel like a fool for having never thought of it. Even more so thinking about all those little parts I had to look for! Thank you![:)]


It's the small springs that leave on their own with a resounding 'twang' that nothing but a 'Clean room' will help, at least in my experience.