Lee-Enfield Bolt Difficulty

[Brian Dick]

I'd lap it with a little valve grinding compound as Surpmil says above until it comes up with zero overturn. The spec for overturn is no more than 1/8". It won't take much so don't overdo it. The big question: Is the rest of the bolt assembly fitted properly and gauge in spec.? Be sure and read Peter Laidler's article here on fitting bolt assemblies and make sure before you do anything.