Please excuse me if this question has already been asked, I could not find it on your forum.

I noticed at the range that the 2nd stage of the trigger pull on my rifle was somewhat variable. Sometimes short, sometimes long. At home on a bench I found that the sear/cocking piece engagement varied slightly each time the bolt was closed. The bolt sleeve can be moved up and down about .020". This problem seems to result from the bolt body fitting loosely at the back of the receiver. The bolt locks up fine at the front. Despite the trigger, the gun is actually quite accurate. I shot my first 1" group at 100 yds using a rolled up beach towel as a rest. I bought this rifle cheaply so that I could learn about how to make it better. Unfortunately, the stock was already cut down and holes were drilled in the receiver. The serial number is from the '30s and the barrel looks great. (Re-barreled during WW2).

Is the correction for this problem to:
a) beat on the rear bridge of the receiver with a sledge hammer until is fits tightly to the bolt? - not really
b) add metal to the bottom of the bolt sleeve to push the bolt up against the inside top of the rear bridge of the receiver?
c) buy a new bolt or add metal to the bolt so that it fits tighter into the space under the rear bridge?
d) none of the above - take it to a gunsmith
e) other

If you think the answer is d, please explain what you expect the gunsmith to do.

Thanks a lot
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