Custom Bolt

[bhawks]

After reading the pacific bolt pictures thread, I think I would like to give one a try. I have a Rem. 700 short action just waiting to be built and now seems like the perfect time for a new bolt. After measuring the inner diameter of the action, how much clearance should I subtract for a good fit when I order the bolt? Also, does anyone know what they charge for their bolt handles?

Thanks,

Bill

 

[ArtinNC]

I think the bolt handle comes with the bolt but its not on the bolt you have to have it put on . And before you get a new bolt you should have the bolt way reamed .
Art

 

[bhawks]

Is reaming the bolt way standard practice when blueprinting an action, or is that going above and beyond? The action I plan on using has been blueprinted but I'm not sure what was all done to it since it happened before I acquired it. Once it is reamed to a known uniform dimension, is there a rule of thumb as to the relative diameter of the bolt body?

Thanks,

Bill

 

[ArtinNC]

If your old bolt has not been sleeved it has not been reamed. If the gun is for hunting I would not get a new bolt, truing is all you need even for a good varmint and bench gun. If it is to be used for a bench gun only, then you want .001 max clearance and dust can make them sticky . So if its not for bench use only you can save your money for something else like a better scope.
Just my .02
Art