Surgeon firing pin removal

[jelrod1]

Is there a way to remove the firing pin from a Surgeon 591 bolt using common tools, and if not what tool specifically should be used? I'm wanting to remove it to not have any resistance while finding the lands. Thanks.

 

[Erik Cortina]

You should be able to catch the cocking piece in a sharp wood table corner or countertop and pull away compressing the spring. It should reveal a groove in the back of the bolt where you can insert a penny. Then release pressure and penny will serve as a stop. Then simply screw firing pin assembly out of bolt.

 

[Scott Harris]

It takes a standard remington 700 firing pin removal tool...probably a good thing to acquire if you shoot a lot.

 

[jelrod1]

Thanks guys. The penny trick worked like a champ. I will be getting one of the tools for the future. Thanks again.

 

[Big Mc]

Midway sells Rem 700 tool. It will work for you. About 30 bucks. Tommy Mc...

 

[Dans40X]

A small pocket screwdriver's shank hooked into the aft striker hook held between index & middle finger w/ thumb pressure, jump the striker/pin cocking finger over the cocking cam 4X w/ a 5th turn counterclockwise to remove pin assy from bolt body.
Firing Pin assy is removed.
Done thousands over the years w/ the above procedure.
Reverse order to reinstall.

Or the TactiKool method wound up in your shoe laces!!!

 

[STS]

Kleinendorst is your friend.