SmallGameAddict
.308 Win
Action Tube Ring: Remington p/n F15215. This part is prone to breakage, because it's basically a rubber o-ring. Refer to the exploded parts diagram/schematic for the location of this part, and online resources for the disassembly and reassembly of this rifle. Please Note: this is a job for the advanced hobbyist or professional due to the fact that heat (I.e. propane torch) is normally required the first time this rifle is disassembled.
I decided after some research to tackle this job myself, and I wanted to fix it right the first time. After disassembling the rifle, I cleaned the groove on the 'Action Tube Assembly' that the o-ring fits into using solvent and an old toothbrush, and wiped clean and dry, then wiped with a slightly oily rag. Then, I used a Hoppe's 12 ga Tornado brush with solvent to scrub and remove any crud and burrs inside the 'Action Bar Assembly' tube, and wiped inside with a clean rag to thoroughly clean and dry. I placed the o-ring carefully into position in the groove avoiding any twisting. I then used a cotton-tipped swab dipped in petroleum jelly ( Note: use a grease that will not attack rubber, such as petroleum jelly or brake caliper slide lube) and wiped both the outside of the o-ring, and the inside of the 'Action Bar Assembly' tube with a generous amount. Before reassembling the rifle, I used another cotton swab that I put a couple drops of 3 in One oil on, and rubbed it into the grooves in the receiver that the action bars slide in to. I then reassembled it, and it pumps very smoothly...slicker than snot. No hint of rubbing or binding, and after working the action many times, it's still in place.
I decided after some research to tackle this job myself, and I wanted to fix it right the first time. After disassembling the rifle, I cleaned the groove on the 'Action Tube Assembly' that the o-ring fits into using solvent and an old toothbrush, and wiped clean and dry, then wiped with a slightly oily rag. Then, I used a Hoppe's 12 ga Tornado brush with solvent to scrub and remove any crud and burrs inside the 'Action Bar Assembly' tube, and wiped inside with a clean rag to thoroughly clean and dry. I placed the o-ring carefully into position in the groove avoiding any twisting. I then used a cotton-tipped swab dipped in petroleum jelly ( Note: use a grease that will not attack rubber, such as petroleum jelly or brake caliper slide lube) and wiped both the outside of the o-ring, and the inside of the 'Action Bar Assembly' tube with a generous amount. Before reassembling the rifle, I used another cotton swab that I put a couple drops of 3 in One oil on, and rubbed it into the grooves in the receiver that the action bars slide in to. I then reassembled it, and it pumps very smoothly...slicker than snot. No hint of rubbing or binding, and after working the action many times, it's still in place.