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Inspecting bolt locking lugs
@ 06:45 am (GMT) |
Cor NepgenHi Nathan and everyone,After following some good advice from the members here I bought a Remington 700 in .30 06. After a tonne of paperwork and 3 months of waiting, I finally brought the rifle home yesterday. I started following the checklist in the Accurizing book and from my understanding I am very happy with the initial barrel inspection. Probably an obvious question but checking the bolt locking lugs... Do you perform the check (p 14-20) with a case chambered? (Obviously not a live round). P 16 refers to remiving the empty case if a burr is picked up, so nit sure if the check and lapping should be done with an empty case chambered. I know this should be obvious but would really appreciate some feedback from the experienced guys. All the best for the new year everyone! Cor |
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@ 08:05 am (GMT) |
Paul LevermanRe: Inspecting bolt locking lugsHi Cor - I've done both. If the chamber is "tight", then a factory empty may work. Most times I've had to use a fireformed, neck-sized case. You will probably be able to tell when you chamber the empty. I've found that even if you feel a slight resistance upon bolt closing, it will work. Also have found that you need to be very careful and use cleaned brass, and check the neck area for burrs. The cycling of the bolt can and will cause marks on the case body and shoulder, and if allowed to go too far, could cause problems. Listen to the sound of the action when you work it. If it doesn't sound or feel right, disassemble and clean (you may be able to just wipe your brass clean again). It doesn't hurt to wax the case, but be sure it's clean before it goes in. Of course, these are not professional guidelines, just what I do. Others probably know more and do a better job than I. (As a side note: it took me about an hour to do the lugs on one of my Savage 110's) |
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@ 08:51 am (GMT) |
Cor NepgenRe: Inspecting bolt locking lugsHi Paul,Thank you very much for the reply and advice, much appreciated.. I checked the bolts without a case and it apears lapping is necessary. I started with the process but I think the compound I'm using is too fine (intended for polishing). I think I will get an empty case as well as another compound and check progress. I'm really enjoying the process so I'm going quite slow as nothing is rushing me and its quite a fun excersise getting familiar with the new rifle. Thanks for all the advice. Cor |
@ 11:56 am (GMT) |
Mike NeesonRe: Inspecting bolt locking lugsCor, make sure you have the trigger pulled whilst lapping so that the sear doesn't load the 6 O'clock lug. |
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@ 04:24 pm (GMT) |
Paul LevermanRe: Inspecting bolt locking lugsAs Mike said. What I have done, and it depends on the system the rifle uses, I found it easier to remove the cocking piece or the trigger mechanism. I am not sure if this is proper or not, but it seems to have worked. Sorry for the omission. |
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@ 07:39 pm (GMT) |
Cor NepgenRe: Inspecting bolt locking lugsThank you for all the advice! Really appreciate it. I ended up getting 220 lapping compound. I felt the bolt closed quite snug so left the empty cartridge out.Think it went ok. Took between 30 min and 1hr but i saw a big improvement. When i started out only a small bit of contact could be seen on one lug. Now one lug makes complete contact and the other 70-80%. For bow I am satisfied with the outcome. Planning on stabilizing the stock and bed the rifle in the not too distant future but I'm not in a hurry.. Really enjoying the process. Thanks a great deal for the help!!! Cor |
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@ 03:59 am (GMT) |
Paul LevermanRe: Inspecting bolt locking lugsGood job, Cor. Pretty sure you'll like the 30-06. It is probably one of the most versatile calibres going. Easy to find good loads in just about any bullet weight with just about any powder. I've worn out more .30 cal barrels than any other bore size. They are just pleasant to shoot. |
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@ 07:24 pm (GMT) |
Cor NepgenRe: Inspecting bolt locking lugsHi Paul,Yes I am sure I am going to be happy. In a rather big part also because of Nathan's books and this forum. It is really encouraging to see something coming together as intended and understanding the how and why's... Now it's almost time to braai! (Friends sitting around a fire chatting, cooking on the fire and throwing some more wood on..) similar to a barbecue but the South African version haha. |
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