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Offline Mississippi Mud

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Loose release lever
« on: March 22, 2006, 06:19:18 AM »
I just purchased a used HR 45.70.  Looks and feels new, but noticed that the release lever fits loose when the action is closed.  Is that normal?

Steve

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« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2006, 06:24:07 AM »
Hello and welcome to the forum!

To answer your question, yes the release lever should have a bit of play in it when the action is locked up.  If it doesn't it means that the locking lug may not be fully extended.  There should be about a 16th of an inch or so of play.

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« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2006, 08:19:37 AM »
Thanks.  Mine may have a little more the 1/16", but don't think it's gonna hurt anything.