Bolt Bushing Photos

[carlsbad]

I'm bushing a couple of bolts for a forum member today and thought I'd post a couple of photos. 2 identical bolts allowed a before and after photo in one shot. Cleanup cut on second photo is .0004" so no effect on headspace. --Jerry

 

[mr45man]

The before is really uglie.
Nice job on the after.

 

[carlsbad]

Probably should have cleaned up the before. I really just showed it to show the diameter of the OEM firing pin hole.

 

[geraldgee]

Very nice work - the owner should be quite pleased

 

[carlsbad]

2 bolts done ready to head home tomorrow. Finish is the same on both. Hard to get the light the same on 2 bolts at the same time. --Jerry

 

[Shawnba67]

2 bolts done ready to head home tomorrow. Finish is the same on both. Hard to get the light the same on 2 bolts at the same time. --Jerry

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I would love to see a pic of the bushing itself. Just for my curiousity. Those do look very nice

 

[joshb]

Nicely done!

 

[carlsbad]

I would love to see a pic of the bushing itself. Just for my curiousity. Those do look very nice

Those who respect the law, and love sausage, should watch neither being made. --Mark Twain....might apply to bolt bushings too.

 

[BW64]

Can that be done to my Savage Axis 6.5 cm??

BW

 

[ab_bentley]

Those who respect the law, and love sausage, should watch neither being made. --Mark Twain....might apply to bolt bushings too.

Are you turning or grinding the firing pin?
Clean either way.
Adam

 

[BW64]

No. Just getting cratering on SRP in 6.5 cm also waiting for a barrel from McGowen


BW

 

[carlsbad]

Can that be done to my Savage Axis 6.5 cm??

BW

Yes but Grimstod is the Savage expert. If for some reason he can't help you I'll be glad to.

 

[carlsbad]

Are you turning or grinding the firing pin?
Clean either way.
Adam

Lately I've been turning. Found a set up that cuts clean.

 

[BW64]

Lately I've been turning. Found a set up that cuts clean.

OK Thank you.

BW

 

[ab_bentley]

Lately I've been turning. Found a set up that cuts clean.

Micro 100 does wonders

Adam

 

[carlsbad]

Here is a video of turning the firing pin.

 

[Grimstod]

Here is a video of turning the firing pin.

What do you do about croccked firing pins? I have had a few of those come in. One from PTG was actually the worst one i have seen seen so far.

 

[Hal]

Micro 100 does wonders

Adam

Adam what is the number on the inserts you use ?
Hal

 

[ab_bentley]

Adam what is the number on the inserts you use ?
Hal

Micro 100 isn't a insert, it's a carbide grain structure code for rigid tooling, i.e. boring bars. Extremely sharp and rigid.

Adam

 

[carlsbad]

What do you do about croccked firing pins? I have had a few of those come in. One from PTG was actually the worst one i have seen seen so far.

if it is only slightly crooked, then turning it will re-center the tip. If it it too crooked, then replacement pins are cheap. I keep a couple of .062 nominal PTG pins in stock at all times in case I need to replace one. I also have had guys ask for a new pin so I have a supply of old pins to turn. --Jerry