Firing pin removal

[Saint Joseph]

Okay, new to AR rifles and I've field stripped my Saint Victor .308 after a 200 round day at the range. I can't get the retaining pin out to remove the firing pin. No trouble at all removing it from my Saint B5 5.56 it's cleaned and back in the safe but Victor is giving me fits.

 

[KillerFord1977]

Okay, new to AR rifles and I've field stripped my Saint Victor .308 after a 200 round day at the range. I can't get the retaining pin out to remove the firing pin. No trouble at all removing it from my Saint B5 5.56 it's cleaned and back in the safe but Victor is giving me fits.

Use a brass punch to push the pin out. Push lug in before trying to remove the pin.

 

[Saint Joseph]

Appreciate the help KillerFord1977.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

what's a "lug"

it'll come out whether you push the bolt back that pushes the can back. brass punch or the tip of a bullet works fine as well as a phillips screwdriver. the pic @KillerFord1977 posted has the best pin retainer there is. some use a cotter pin/split pin which can be a pita to install!

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

@KillerFord1977 , you must have been on vacation too long and drank way to much or not enough

 

[KillerFord1977]

@KillerFord1977 , you must have been on vacation too long and drank way to much or not enough