[halonameis]

I just picked up a new SEI extended bolt release and was wondering how is the best way to go about installing it. Any advice would be great, thanks.

 

[bobbo]

The right tool makes this a much easier job.
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=26484/Product/BOLT_CATCH_PIN_PUNCH
Tape up your receiver to prevent marring it. You might want to soak the bolt stop roll pin in some penetrating oil overnight.

 

[SmokyBaer]

Just got my backorder in too. I used a pin punch that was bent slightly to one side and a flat sanded so it would not ding the receiver. You want to punch to the rear. Clean and grease the spring while it's out. On re-assembly, grease the pin pretty good and it should tap in with no sweat. I have a chunk of brass to hammer tap with so it don't booger the end of the new pin. Hope that helps.

You will like the new release. Works GREAT!!

 

[82nd ABN]

A trick an smith showed me when you re install the roll pin compress most of it so if you need to remove it in the future it's very easy.

 

[halonameis]

wow, you guys are fast! I am going to get that punch from brownells, it looks like it would be useful later. thanks everyone