Author Topic: G2 won't cock (Read 572 times)

skeeter · « **on:** April 28, 2004, 08:12:47 PM »

I recently bought a used barrel in 7mm TCU. When I installed the barrel on my G2 it wouldn't allow me to cock the hammer. I took the barrel off and put it on again several times but there was no change. I have several other barrels that all work fine. I couldn't see any physical difference. I sent the barrel back and it works just fine on the owners frames. What's the problem?

skeeter · « **Reply #1 on:** April 29, 2004, 04:14:29 AM »

Thanks cknight . Can you describe what's involved with stoning?

redhawk44 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 01, 2004, 05:04:55 AM »

I had the same trouble when I got me G2 so I called Thompson Center and the fella said that I needed a new locking bolt because not all locking bolts would work with the G2 frame.

They sent one along (free) and when it came, I installed it, and bingo, it works fine now.

I can see no difference in the two bolts, by the way.

bob helget · « **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2004, 06:12:55 PM »

I had the same problem when I put a used 7-30 on my new G2. I took the barrel off and cleaned and lightly oiled the locking mechanism, reinstalled the barrel and it worked occasionally. The more I opened and closed the barrel the easier it got to lock up. It now operates fine and I can cock, release and recock each time. Still haven't fired it yet as I am educating myself on my other new hobby...... reloading.

sgtt · « **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2004, 07:30:56 PM »

When you say to stone the ends..........do you mean the top? How would the ends affect lockup? I have the same problem with a spendy custom built barrel and am just trying to figure these things out.

DropTheHammer · « **Reply #5 on:** June 21, 2004, 04:31:17 AM »

I just experienced this on a NIB barrel with my G2. I think I'll call T/C rather than stoning for starters.