bolt gap

[nilebartram]

does anybody have any information on the gap on a 700 receiver and bolt. My present bolt has a gap of.039", my others are .019". I was told my bolt handle needs to be removed and move forward. Due to the problem of shell ejection may occur. I know who to contact if welding is needed. I just had a new Krieger barrel put on in 6BR.. I have not fired or broke in the barrel yet. Guess I will see what happens when I go to the range this week. Any information will be much appreciated! thanks,nilebartram

 

[X Ring Accuracy]

If you know the person to contact, do so. That gap is a bit much. Primary extraction will suffer. On your caliber, its not as much as a concern but if you have the time, get it retimed.

 

[butchlambert]

Dans40X on this forum is skyscrapers above anybody in knowing what is correct and tig welding them properly. Lapua40X, I don't think the bolt shroud comes into play in what he is asking.

 

[Rustystud]

When I have had Dan re-weld bolt handles for me the gap between the handle and the action was between .008" and .014".
Nat Lambeth

 

[butchlambert]

Donavon,
Nat is getting old. Cut him a little slack.

 

[nilebartram]

Just wanted to let people know. Thanks for all the replies. The bolt works! In fact really well. nilebartram