Yeah not sure I would take on bolt job without lots of conversations with experts, but nice to see it in working order! Good video I thought, and with good explanation.
I had to cringe when I saw him running the drill rod through the barrel. There are proper brushes out there for the attempted rescue of barrels that are heavily rusted or fouled. Sometimes they aren't near as bad as they look either so it's best to take it easy until you know what you're looking at. I guess he didn't hurt it but..... The scope mount just dropped on and collimated perfectly without any issues? That looked like an excellent DRP bracket but they still need proper fitting/collimating if the rifle is mismatched. My hands are still sore from doing one so I just thought I'd mention it. Other than that, I appreciate his effort at producing a video.
I had to cringe when I saw him running the drill rod through the barrel. .
I also cringed when he mentioned "grinding" on the bolt lug. I hate to be too critical when a guy makes an effort to pass on info in a youtube video (I've found some incredibly useful) but newcomers to the world of Lee Enfields should be cautioned not to conclude that the answers are there in a particular presentation. You best bet is to spend some serious time looking through old threads on this Forum, figure out who the experts are, and pay close attention to their advice. It can take some serious time but it's well worth the effort.
I watched to 25 minutes or so. I'll put my diplomatic hat on, on the basis that..... anyway..... I've never heard so much absolute bull-shi......, er...., bullshine in my life about bolt and bolt head fitting and dynamic v static this that and the other. Given that the high and low CHS is within .010 (.064 and .074) the CHS WILL be correct if it gauges in at .072, because it will STILL reject the ,074" gauge. I saw no use or mention of the actual gauges. As for re-fitting the fore-end. Let's leave it at that. I didn't look at the last 15 mts as I had to watch my new lawn grow but did anyone see the stock bolt or inside the barrel being lavished with grease XG279 or the equivalent? Or the gap around the butt to socket being adjusted?
Yet another enthusiastic amateur.......... I wonder if he can re-seed threadbare garden lawns.
I caught the bit about "grinding" the bolt head but was also trying to be somewhat diplomatic in my critique. I wonder if he even has a clue as to what has to be done to fit a bolt assembly together properly along with gauging standards. I didn't see a micrometer anywhere for measuring bolt heads either. I'll shut up now.
While we're here, when the primer ignites, the explosion drives the whole of the rear of the case rearwards to bear squarely against the bolt head. This INCLUDES the primer cap. And at the instant that the case stops against the breech face, it expands into the taper of the chamber and absolutely positively seals the breech I don't ever remember being taught........... anyway..... I never heard anything about setting up the bolt for lift etc etc
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