My guy contacted his uncle who is also a gunsmith and has alot more experience with old and milsurp rifles than he does. The rear of the rifle was just harder than he was used to but evidently not unusual for Remington receivers. He got a carbide bit and tapped it fine.
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You must lead a very bitter life... Did your mommy not breast feed you or something?