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  1. 01-26-2014 06:33 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by carwashchris View Post
    No Go but he was still able to close the bolt all the way. What are my choices ? A new bolt ?

    No, but your smith may need a new headspace gauge. The M1917 bolt is famed for having an enormous camming action, as your smith has just demonstrated. "A little snug" sounds as if the gauge was crushed to fit into the chamber.

    Force should NEVER be used to close a bolt on a gauge. Your rifle does not have a headspace problem, but it seems that your smith has a problem with the correct use of precision tools. For me, the man has disqualified himself.
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