G1 or G2 Loose Bolt Handle quick fix
Watch this quick video and tell me if you have the same issue.
Have no fear, below is the step-by-step procedure to correct this very simple issue.
The issue is the 2.4mm tipped grub screw (set screw) fits into the detent hole in the bolt handle and is just not tightened enough resulting in a very safe mechanical interface but because the pin is in the hole of the handle, the handle rotates easily on that pin. The procedure will impart more tension on the set screw forcing the shoulder of the tipped set screw to bite into the bolt handle causing it to stop wiggling around.
The Corrective Procedure:
- The rifle's bolt should be forward and the safety off.
- Be sure the airgun is unloaded and uncocked by aiming in a safe direction and pulling the trigger.
- Remove the retainer screw(s) for the foregrip and remove.
- Remove the left and right stock to action retention screws.
- Remove the long Phillips head screw in the bottom of the stock that holds the action into the stock.
- Aim the safety lever down to allow it to clear through the trigger guard slot in the stock.
- Push the action up and out of the stock; taking care to keep track of the black filler plug.
- Loosen the rear trigger screw (Phillips head).
- Slide it out only enough for the upper button cap to be removed.
- With the button cap removed look inside the upper cavity and you will see a hex screw.
- First loosen and then tighten the 2.5mm hex screw that is in the rear of the pellet probe which grips the bolt handle.
- Reassemble the airgun.
Thats it! Now go have fun shooting your G1 or G2!