03A3 Suspect Bolt

**Sarge1998** · 08-05-2011 06:47 PM

Took the 03A3 to the range today to try and zero, picture at least says I'm in getting in the ballpark.

Next picture is what I discovered while cleaning, you can see a ragged crack or surface erosion just below the V notch for the bolt. It's a Remington bolt and the suspect area does not go thru to the inside. Thoughts? And if it's get a new bolt I would request someone e-mail me if you have a SC bolt for sale.

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**Rick the Librarian** · 08-05-2011 08:40 PM

I have an SC bolt body I'll be listing soon, if you want to PM/email me.

Take a careful look before you decide to toss the bolt body, though.

RtL

**Johnny Peppers** · 08-05-2011 08:53 PM

How did you shoot tomorrow's group today?

**Sarge1998** · 08-05-2011 10:10 PM

Always getting ahead of myself, nice catch - I'm busted.

**jmoore** · 08-06-2011 07:08 AM

The questionable area on the bolt doesn't look like a crack in the photo. More like a deep gouge or localized corrosion. Perhaps it's an artifact from localized hardening of the cam surface?

**Emri** · 08-06-2011 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by jmoore

The questionable area on the bolt doesn't look like a crack in the photo. More like a deep gouge or localized corrosion.

I agree with jmoore. What he said is what it looked like to me before I read this far down the page. It is not a critical area (safety-wise) so don't worry about it. No need to replace the bolt unless it starts giving functional problems ( sticky bolt lift due to erosion of the cocking cam surface ).

HTH,

Emri

**Calif-Steve** · 08-06-2011 10:10 AM

Springfield Sporters has new/mint 03A3 bolt cheap. Get one today. I think your bolt is not cracked, but I would replace it and keep it as a spare.

**Sarge1998** · 08-06-2011 04:21 PM

Thanks to those who responded, I'll shoot a stripper clip or two next time, then pull the bolt and check the condition.

**jmoore** · 08-06-2011 04:47 PM

A close up. Looks like corrosion, or similar, it's got no depth or hard edges like a crack would.

It might take a little while for the photo to update- so if it looks likewhat's above, come back in 15-30 min. (I don't know why!)

**Sarge1998** · 08-06-2011 07:53 PM

I'll take it to work Monday and get a detailed close-up pic to post.

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