Yikes! Please don't think that's all you need to know!Quote:
Originally Posted by Lucite
I'd guess from your response you're thinking I've given you a specific dimension that will work for your rifle. Actually, I'm trying to explain the underlying principles involved so you can determine for yourself how much would be too much.
Use a marker on the closed bolt to show you how far the bolt head extends into your receiver ring - it might be more or less than what we see on the picture of my bolt. Then proceed with fine file or abrasive stone to make a very small chamfer in the area where the bolt head is jamming on the receiver ring, taking off no more than .003". Try it in the rifle with an inert cartridge ("dummy round"). If it works, stop there! If not, take off a little more metal and try again. Repeat as necessary. If your chamfer is getting close to the marked area, stop there!
This business of "cut and try" is a traditional method used in hand-fitting firearms. It can be tedious because each cut is very small - but it works when the brain controlling the tool has sufficient patience. If that doesn't describe your approach, please hand the job to someone better suited for it.
