Jim........Just had the rifle down again and checked for a punch mark or dimple. Nothing like that appears on that bolt. Now I'm wondering if i should go ahead and get an AO bolt and just keep it in hot standby. Do I need to replace the hammer along with the bolt? It would seem so, if they (AO) are properly heat treated. Are the Fulton carbines better in terms of quality control/reliability etc. ?

I guess I just don't understand the mentality of Inland in not making sure these rifles are the best they can be. I was always told that if something cost a thousand dollars, it had better by god, look like a thousand dollars and work like a thousand dollars. I would have gladly paid more for a high quality firearm.

Going to try to get to the range in the next couple of days. I'll post the results when that happens.

Thanks again, Jim. I really appreciate your comments and help.

Gary