Bolt Question

[Gun Surfer]

I have an import 98 style Mauser with an American Eagle w/ stars on the crest, labeled "Model 98/85" on the receiver, imported in the 80's I think, chambered for .308. It has a straight bolt and it makes for a pretty tight chambering of many types of .308 ammo. Any chance of getting a bent bolt to fit and headspace? (The straight bolt is in the white, and protrudes awkwardly in my rather cramped gun safe.)

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[bb1]

Yeah. Its easy to bend. Take it to any smith or I can explain the procedure to you if you want to try it yourself.
Send me a PM for instructions.
BB

[Calif-Steve]

These are Fed Ord jobs? Chinese receivers, FN barrels, built in Los Angeles. Sold with a huge non-sense story. If you shoot this thing, do check your headspace on regular basis.

[Gun Surfer]

Fed Ordinance, thats the one. Didnt know about the Chinese receivers part. Dont intend to shoot high powered loads. But do have some milsurp ammo which could be hotter. Maybe I better save the milsurp ammo for other rifles. What is it about this thing that could allow headspace to vary? Thanks for responding.

[Calif-Steve]

Chinese receivers can be very good or very bad. No way to tell. Made for 8mm Chinese Army use and the 7.62mm is a little hot. May or may not stretch the receiver. Just check the receiver for safety sake.