This leaves my hands free to remove the upper band.Ĩ) Using non-marring tools such as a wooden dowel and a mallet, tap off the upper band.ġ1) If tight, tap the lower band over the lower spring.ġ2) Once started you can remove the clamp and continue to tap the lower band forward.ġ3) Slide the lower band off of the barrel.ġ7) Slightly slide the magazine floor plate to the rear and remove.ġ8) Slide the magazine spring from the magazine floor plate.ġ9) Slide the magazine spring from the follower.Ģ4) Remove the guard. Then I compress it against the spring with the quick clamp. I take a small slender tool like a steel punch and lay it against the upper band spring as pictured in figure 7. Safety First! With the rifle pointed in a safe direction, open the bolt and make sure the rifle is not loaded.ġ) Rotate the bolt to the twelve o'clock position.ħ) I have found that padded rubber, quick clamps are invaluable in disassembling firearms.
