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action. (See J). Remove action by sliding it
to the rear and up (See K).
Step #3 — With the action removed, the
bolt, charging handle, recoil spring and
spring guide may now be removed.
• WARNING: Recoil spring is compressed
at this point and, if not handled properly,
can fly from the receiver.
Pull the charging handle back slightly
and, with the forefinger of your other
hand, lift the muzzle end of the bolt from
the receiver (See L).
As you begin to lift the bolt out, the charg-
ing handle will become free and can be
removed. The recoil spring and spring
guide are now within easy reach for
removal (See M).
Step #4 — The barrel, receiver and action
are now ready for thorough cleaning. The
action should be cleaned in solvent, dried,
and oiled sparingly prior to reassembly.
Further disassembly of the action is not rec-
ommended and should only be attempted
by a qualified gunsmith or the factory.
Step #5 — (Reassembly is easier if gun is
secured in a padded vise, or held by an
assistant.) To reassemble, place recoil
spring guide into one end of the recoil
spring, then place opposite end of spring
into breech bolt. Next, put recoil spring
guide into hole at the rear of the receiver.
To prevent kinking the spring, hold breech
bolt and recoil spring in one hand and use
the other hand to support the spring as
shown in N, while compressing spring until
guide enters breech bolt.
Step #6 — The charging handle can now
be positioned through the ejection port. To
complete the insertion of the breech bolt,
be sure the charging handle fits into the
slot provided for it in the bolt.
Reinstall the action by pulling the charging
handle all the way back and locking it in
the open position, and reversing the action
disassembly procedure (See O).
When reassembling the barreled action
and stock, be sure the receiver is seated
as far back in the stock as it will go while
tightening the takedown screw. Otherwise,
the rifle may not fire.
Reinstall the trigger guard assembly and
tighten takedown screws.
When reassembling the barreled action to
the stock, take care not to bend or damage
the magazine release lever as you insert it
through the slot in the trigger guard.
• WARNING: Never attempt to wipe down
or clean a loaded rifle.
For the 70PSS, if you intend to use your
rifle after cleaning, replace the barrel as
described in “How to Assemble the
70PSS.”
Use a very thin coat of light oil during below
freezing conditions. Condensation droplets
will form soon after the rifle is brought into a
warm room, or it may become wet during
inclement weather. In any case, all moisture
should be removed. Exterior metal finishes
may be wiped down with a slightly oiled
cloth. For long term storage, lightly oil the
bore, barrel and action with gun oil. Your
rifle should be completely unloaded and
stored in a dry area. Never store your rifle in
a carrying case.
Pulling charging handle back to replace action
O