O Ring

[Hoops43]

Just curious-do any of you hunt without an O Ring on the action tube? I have gone through 3 O rings (one was my fault installing) over the last two seasons. I understand the action is a bit noisier without it, but the action moves much more freely. Just wondering!

 

[Mainewoods]

When mine broke, I used it for the rest of the season with the lose action, but ended up replacing the o-ring during the winter. This was 4 years ago and so far I haven't needed to replace it since. Do you think you have a slight burr on the slide that causing the o-ring to come out of it's seat and break?

 

[Hoops43]

When mine broke, I used it for the rest of the season with the lose action, but ended up replacing the o-ring during the winter. This was 4 years ago and so far I haven't needed to replace it since. Do you think you have a slight burr on the slide that causing the o-ring to come out of it's seat and break?

It's possible I guess. I already took it apart to clean it for the season. That is whey I noticed the remnants of the old O Ring. I didn't notice anything out of the ordinary but I guess I also didn't look all that hard. I will buy some new O'rings and keep some handy for next year i guess!

 

[NorthMaine]

Are those o-rings typically lubed? I'm thinking something like a faucet grease or the like.

 

[Hoops43]

Are those o-rings typically lubed? I'm thinking something like a faucet grease or the like.

I have never put anything on mine...Don't think it calls for it but maybe?

 

[longbow]

When mine broke, I used it for the rest of the season with the lose action, but ended up replacing the o-ring during the winter. This was 4 years ago and so far I haven't needed to replace it since. Do you think you have a slight burr on the slide that causing the o-ring to come out of it's seat and break?

I never had my rifle apart. My forearm is kind of loose makes lotta noise. The noise is when you were carrying it and moving it from hand to hand etc. it rattles a little bit, kind of annoying. most of mine do that but this one is especially bad. would that have something to do with the O ring or not?

 

[JDK]

My recycled carbine is going to need an O ring. What size are you using?

 

[Hoops43]

I never had my rifle apart. My forearm is kind of loose makes lotta noise. The noise is when you were carrying it and moving it from hand to hand etc. it rattles a little bit, kind of annoying. most of mine do that but this one is especially bad. would that have something to do with the O ring or not?

I think so yes.

 

[outdoorsman]

My recycled carbine is going to need an O ring. What size are you using?

I did a search to see what others have used for aftermarket o-rings. Turns out a Danco #40 (carried at most hardware stores and large box stores) is the correct size.

 

[Mainewoods]

I never had my rifle apart. My forearm is kind of loose makes lotta noise. The noise is when you were carrying it and moving it from hand to hand etc. it rattles a little bit, kind of annoying. most of mine do that but this one is especially bad. would that have something to do with the O ring or not?

Sounds like the o-ring is gone, so there's no resistance and what causes the rattling. I've got an old post somewhere where I take my 7600 apart and replace the ring. Here's the post http://www.huntingchat.net/forum/showthread.php?47981-7600-breakdown

 

[Mainewoods]

I did a search to see what others have used for aftermarket o-rings. Turns out a Danco #40 (carried at most hardware stores and large box stores) is the correct size.

And probably only cost .40 cents instead of $4!

 

[outdoorsman]

And probably only cost .40 cents instead of $4!

According to a local box store the cost is $2.48 for a 10 pack. I may have time tomorrow evening to buy a pack and replace the oring in my 760.

 

[longbow]

Sounds like the o-ring is gone, so there's no resistance and what causes the rattling. I've got an old post somewhere where I take my 7600 apart and replace the ring. Here's the post http://www.huntingchat.net/forum/showthread.php?47981-7600-breakdown

To replace the O ring I just have to unscrew the fore end or do more?

 

[Mainewoods]

Quite a bit more, I’m sorry to say. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7XtcSLPEGM

 

[longbow]

Guess it's going to keep rattling. lol

 

[lester2]

I had a gunsmith do mine 4-5 years ago,only because I couldn’t loosen the tube. It’s sluggish again, like the o-ring is out of its groove, I may try it again using a punch in the holes. Never had the same issue in my 870, do they have the o-ring?

 

[outdoorsman]

There is no O-ring on a 870.

 

[Mountain Hunter]

Just curious-do any of you hunt without an O Ring on the action tube? I have gone through 3 O rings (one was my fault installing) over the last two seasons. I understand the action is a bit noisier without it, but the action moves much more freely. Just wondering!

How new is your pump?

My gunsmith had two brand new 7600's come in this summer for trigger work. One hadn't even been fired yet. He said both were not deburred at the factory. The o-rings were already trashed on both of them.

 

[JDK]

Thanks outdoorsman. I’ll see what our hardware store has.

How new is your pump?

My gunsmith had two brand new 7600's come in this summer for trigger work. One hadn't even been fired yet. He said both were not deburred at the factory. The o-rings were already trashed on both of them.

What do you expect from a $700 rifle?

 

[Kingman Cruncher]

Guess it's going to keep rattling. lol

If you fall down alot the snow packing into the action will make it firm up not rattle. Just be warned you’ll only get one shot as it won’t be able to cycle another round.