Shilen DGA Bolt Disassembly

[sam]

Hi Folks,

New to this forum. I shoot a custom built single feed f-class Shilen .308 DGA. Old, yes, but I think its a great firearm, unfortunately I still find it had gathering any info about the rifle especially the age of it. I came across my first issue in 5years with the rifle yesterday and was looking for any knowledge on the subject. When loading a round yesterday I noticed the bolt would not lock down, its travels halfway down and that's it. Also I noticed that the firing pin does not retract when the bolt is cocked - see picture -, I can however push the pin in manually. As the bolt seems to be one piece doses anyone know how to take the bolt apart as I'm guessing a firing pin\spring issue although I can't figure out why it won't fully lock down? What common parts if any, would this bolt have with any other maker?

Any help would be great.
Sam

 

[GeneT]

Typically you hold the firing pin to the rear and unscrew the bolt shroud. Look up Rem 700 bolt disassembly if that doesn't make sense - I'm sure yours comes apart the same way. I suspect a good cleaning will "fix" it.

GsT

 

[sam]

Hi there, thanks for the update, I will try that.

 

[sam]

Typically you hold the firing pin to the rear and unscrew the bolt shroud. Look up Rem 700 bolt disassembly if that doesn't make sense - I'm sure yours comes apart the same way. I suspect a good cleaning will "fix" it.

GsT

Well the advice worked (never mind a couple of skinned knuckles lol). So the pin is broken, the 700 Remington name is used a lot, would that pin be a replacement or is it similar but different sort of thing?

 

[GeneT]

It may well be a '700 pin (it looks the same) but I don't know for sure.

GsT

 

[sam]

It may well be a '700 pin (it looks the same) but I don't know for sure.

GsT

Okay thanks, I will look along those lines. Hopefully something will sort it, be a real shame not to use it again. Happy new year