Installation (cont’d)

2. Make certain the claw extractor is aligned with the right-hand cocking lug on the bolt.

(See Pictures 1a & 1b)

Correct

 

Incorrect

 

 

 

Picture 1a

Picture 1b

Note: Model 799 actions do not utilize a rotating claw extractor

The bolt guide must be aligned with the locking lug on the same side as the bolt handle.

(See Pictures 2a & 2b)

Correct

Picture 2a

Incorrect

Picture 2b

3.Insert the bolt into the receiver aligning the lugs on the bolt with the lug tracks in the receiver. With the left hand, swing the bolt release lever open and push the bolt fully forward through the channel in the receiver. (See Picture 3)

Picture 3

Release the bolt release lever after the lugs on the bolt clear the box. Lower the bolt handle all the way down into the locked position. The firing pin is now cocked and the safety mechanism may be placed in the “safe” position.

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Remington 798, 799 owner manual Installation cont’d, Correct Incorrect