Thread: BSA 243

Originally Posted by BSA

I have one of these in 7x57, How did you pull the bolt apart. I also have a Monarch in 30-06 and assume the procedure would be the same for that as well. Cheers. They work just fine but must be due for a good clean/inspection. I have looked up instructions but must be doing something wrong.??

I just Joogle searched it-
Put bolt in rifle
Close bolt
Lift bolt part way
Apply safety
Lift bolt and remove
Can now unscrew rear shroud with captive 2 piece firing pin/spring combo.
Need to compress the spring to then slider the front part of pin off of the rear part of pin

To remove the safety from shroud-
rotate the safety to whichever position will let the safety pin move sideways and out of the shroud
Have to be CAREFUL of the little safety plunger and spring- flying out- Theyre tiny!




Removing bolt from rifle
From cocked and closed.
Lift handle
Pull trigger and bolt "should" come out of action.