How do you disassembel a Remington speedmaster 552 for cleaning?

Things you will need:

- Small flathead screwdriver

- Small punch or nail

- Cleaning rod and patches

- Gun oil

- Safety glasses

1. Unload the firearm: Ensure the chamber is empty by opening the action, removing the magazine, and visually inspecting the chamber to make sure there are no cartridges present.

2. Remove the barrel and forearm:

a. Open the action by pulling the bolt handle rearward and rotating it upwards until it locks in the upright position.

b. Using a small flathead screwdriver, depress the barrel release button located on the left side of the receiver near the rear.

c. Gently twist the barrel counterclockwise about a quarter-turn to disengage it from the receiver.

d. Pull the barrel and forearm straight forward and off the receiver.

3. Separate the trigger group from the receiver:

a. Remove the forend screw or pin located underneath the receiver (typically near the front).

b. Press your thumb down on the trigger guard until the latch disengages.

c. Swing the trigger guard assembly down with your other hand, separating it from the receiver.

4. Remove the bolt and firing pin:

a. Hold the bolt handle back and pull the trigger. This will disengage the sear and allow the bolt carrier assembly to move forward.

b. Push the firing pin stop located on the left side of the bolt head inward with a small punch or nail.

c. Lift the bolt carrier assembly to the rear and out of the receiver.

d. Rotate the bolt slightly so the locking lug clears the receiver and lift it out.

e. Press in the firing pin retaining pin located on the left side of the bolt body with a small punch or nail and slide out the firing pin.

5. Clean the firearm:

a. Use a cleaning rod and patches to clean the barrel, chamber, and other internal components of the firearm.

b. Apply a small amount of gun oil to the moving parts of the action and bolt.

6. Reassemble the firearm:

a. Replace the firing pin and firing pin retaining pin into the bolt body.

b. Insert the bolt into the receiver and rotate it so that the locking lug engages.

c. Reinstall the bolt carrier and push the firing pin stop inward to secure it.

d. Replace the trigger group assembly and secure it with the forend screw or pin.

e. Reattach the barrel and forearm to the receiver, ensuring the release button engages.

Make sure all the parts are properly aligned and the firearm is functioning correctly before loading and using it again. If you have any doubts about disassembling or cleaning your firearm, consult the manufacturer's manual or seek assistance from a qualified gunsmith.