Remington 541 Bolt Stuck Reinserting

The bolt on my 541 came out easily. Putting it back in is another story...

It was cooperative until the halfway point, then something caught, and it stopped moving. It spins freely, but no amount of fidgeting, figgling, or finessing will move it.

Liberal use of obscenities has also proven ineffective.

I would really appreciate any guidance the forum's collective wisdom could provide.

Thanks!

Thanks for your reply, and willingness to help.

I was pushing the safety forward when it got stuck... the bolt just stopped moving forward halfway through insertion. It is as if it is locked in place. Unfortunately, I can't tell if the bolt head is in the right position, as the bolt got stuck before the bolt head got to the chamber. The bolt has always been finicky, but this has never happened.

Thanks again

Pics are below - I hope they give you the information you asked for.

Again - Thank you for your time!

I'll try that - thanks!

The bolt freely rotates about 270* clockwise (as I look at it from a firing position).

Thanks

The cylinder in question is doing its job - at least partially. It moves in the proper direction. Unfortunately, the bolt is still stuck on something.

I'll remove the trigger group later tonight and see if that helps.

DM~ said:

Be VERY carful removing the trigger on a 541, the stud that holds it, is VERY easy to break, and should be supported from the opposite, when you are pushing the pin out of it!! (trigger)

DM

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Thanks... I may just have to take it to a professional.

ms6852 said:

This video shows how how to insert bolt back into rifle. Start at about 6 minutes.

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Thanks!!!!

Not yet... the bolt is still stuck.

I'm taking the rifle to a gunsmith on Saturday... I don't want to risk breaking something by fumbling around with the trigger.

ms6852 said:

Did it work?

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And just like that... I was able to fiddle with the handle a bit more and remove the bolt.

After I got it out, the instructions in the video you posted made re-insertion easy (relatively). Removing that bolt isn't something I'll be making a habit of!

Thanks - to you, and to all who offered assistance!