Bolt fitting question

[englishman_ca]

The OP asked if there were opinions on if having a tight bolt head would help with accuracy. Now that we have flogged him with a wet lettuce, I think that the answer might be ...no, no opinions. But a tight bolt head can cause other issues if out of spec.

My tuppence worth is that it probably doesn't have a measurable effect on shooting accuracy, but it certainly wont hurt it.

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[browningautorifle]

The OP asked if there were opinions on if having a tight bolt head would help with accuracy. Now that we have flogged him with a wet lettuce,

Bullsh*t, no such thing. We all told him not to do it. NO!

[jonh172]

The OP asked if there were opinions on if having a tight bolt head would help with accuracy. Now that we have flogged him with a wet lettuce, I think that the answer might be ...no, no opinions. But a tight bolt head can cause other issues if out of spec.

My tuppence worth is that it probably doesn't have a measurable effect on shooting accuracy, but it certainly wont hurt it.

Thank you Englishman for ALL of your helpful insight!!

I was in fact just referring to accuracy advantage/disadvantage, you have more than answered my question.

---------- Post added at 12:17 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:16 AM ----------

As one who shot the 303 in target comps for a number of years to tight in head space is as bad if not worse than too loose. You will need a rim thickness gauge to make sure all the rims are the same then as the action heats up your ammo wont fit. The head space setting of minimum .064 max .074 allows for all variations of rims and heat expansion. Be aware some cartridge rims are much thinner than other manufacturers. There are other things more important than head space for accurate shooting in the Lee Enfield.

Little off topic but big thanks for the information! Never enough good to have going into a project!

---------- Post added at 12:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:17 AM ----------

Bullsh*t, no such thing. We all told him not to do it. NO!

Although I appreciate all information I get on this topic, there's no need to get hot under the collar about it.
Just a couple guys talking here....

[browningautorifle]

no need to get hot under the collar

Not hot at all, just stating a fact. We said NO, don't do it. He tried to chastise...and has no right. Just speaking in print, you read it wrong.