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REMINGTON 550
grice
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Anyone familiar with this rifle? I just bought one on GB and the seller stated it shot just fine but after taking it to try it out I discovered it wont feed and it appears that the carrier isnt rising up enough for the bullet to enter the chamber. Ive torn it down including the floating chamber and cleaned up everything with kerosene and wuite a lot of dirt came out as the kerosene turned almost black. Tried to cycle a few more rounds and the same problem exists. Question, since this is a 550 with the bolt having two extractors can i replace the bolt and carrier using 550-1 parts, also any ideas as to what my problem might be before i spend money on these parts??
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Also, can the trigger be lightened?
TIA
Dan
I've had good luck, believe it or not on You Tube. Lot of folks post good info, on fixing obscure gun problems. Give it a try, what you got to lose? Use a search term of, "Remington 550", or something similar.
Thanks, I tried that but found nothing that represents my problem.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG0W8HPAOqw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nntpQbMgG0
good video for help.
If it was shot a lot full of crud, then cleaning it out can make fit sloppy. Peening in the right places to tighten things up can work temporarily. Welding in fill and refitting/forming or bushing the holes is the solution.
Added Look for bright spots on surfaces. Shiny spots are a indication of drag points. Dye Chem or a magic marker is also helpful. JB Weld on a worn cam surface is the easy way to test what amount of build up is required. Lip stick is helpful too.
Welcome to Gunsmithing.
Several great responses on the thread, the couple that I have repaired to function I have peened the bolt riding surfaces, then used white lithium grease. The real problem then can be the need to clean more often because of the heavier lubricant.
I believe charliemeyer007 has spent some time with this fine rifle and knows how to keep them running.[;)]
here is an auction for lifter assembly, ask frank if he has the other parts also for the 550
http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=508300835