Remington R25 takedown pin detent and spring

[undeg01]

I added a single point sling adapter to my R25. Friends cautioned me to not lose the takedown pin detent and spring when removing the stock, and the instructions with the adapter stressed this as well. I was VERY careful when removing the stock but when I got it off, I saw no sign of this pin and spring. I checked the diagram and parts list from Remington and it indeed shows this, but I see no place it could be in the rear of the receiver.

So, does anyone know if this rifle even has this part, or would it be under the rim of the buffer tube, which I did not have to remove???

 

[ASP785]

The R25 is DPMS based. The DPMS LR308 lower receiver rear takedown detente and spring are installed under the pistol grip. Look at the picture below.

http://308ar.com/assemble_lower/pistol_grip_1.jpg

 

[undeg01]

I wondered if that was the case as that is where I am most familiar with it being located. I was just confused since several people told me to not lose it and the diagram shows it in both locations.

Thanks!

 

[grwd]

on the remingtons, Ive only seen them go in from the aft of the receiver, under the buffer tube; so youre good.