Smith for bolt face bushing

[Chiquita]

I have contacted Carlsbad this morning.

 

[Dkk37058]

I haven’t tried the others but Carlsbad has done 4 Remington 700s for me and a couple for a friend of mine he has fast turnaround time and did a fine job

 

[338 Mollett]

Many good names recommended here at the latter of the post and very personable fellows also .

 

[power55316]

Grimstod is 4 to 5 weeks out he told me and it's been 6 weeks since I sent him my bolt and I cant even get a reply to find out that he even got my bolt

 

[ebb]

The issue that i mentioned is when a Remington bolt is closed the trigger/ sear catches the firing pin as the bolt is closed and the pin is cocked. In a Remington the firing pin is pulled completely out of the bolt face and pin is hanging on the trigger/ sear. The back of the bolt face is tapered like funnel and when the trigger is pulled the firing pin has to find its way back into the firing pin hole in the bolt face. Some times it may go right in but other times it may contact the side of the taper and rattle around on its way to the primer. Not consistent! When a bushing is done right the bushing is long enough that the new smaller diameter of the pin is turned so that it eliminates the need for the funnel and the pin stays in contact with the new bushing though out its entire travel. This makes for a more consistent ignition. Some guns benefit greatly from this others are not as noticeable. If you are going to work with the bolt I think this is a necessity. I've had 3 or 4 done by Gretan back when you could get one done for way less than $100 and have it back in a week.

 

[boltfluter]

The issue that i mentioned is when a Remington bolt is closed the trigger/ sear catches the firing pin as the bolt is closed and the pin is cocked. In a Remington the firing pin is pulled completely out of the bolt face and pin is hanging on the trigger/ sear. The back of the bolt face is tapered like funnel and when the trigger is pulled the firing pin has to find its way back into the firing pin hole in the bolt face. Some times it may go right in but other times it may contact the side of the taper and rattle around on its way to the primer. Not consistent! When a bushing is done right the bushing is long enough that the new smaller diameter of the pin is turned so that it eliminates the need for the funnel and the pin stays in contact with the new bushing though out its entire travel. This makes for a more consistent ignition. Some guns benefit greatly from this others are not as noticeable. If you are going to work with the bolt I think this is a necessity. I've had 3 or 4 done by Gretan back when you could get one done for way less than $100 and have it back in a week.

In general my bushing extends .300 behind the bolt face for this very reason. Pin travel is usually about .230 to .250. Good point. If someone installs a press fit bushing from the front this most likely has no pin guidance inside the bolt body. Just something to be aware of.
Paul

 

[scasa]

The issue that i mentioned is when a Remington bolt is closed the trigger/ sear catches the firing pin as the bolt is closed and the pin is cocked. In a Remington the firing pin is pulled completely out of the bolt face and pin is hanging on the trigger/ sear. The back of the bolt face is tapered like funnel and when the trigger is pulled the firing pin has to find its way back into the firing pin hole in the bolt face. Some times it may go right in but other times it may contact the side of the taper and rattle around on its way to the primer. Not consistent! When a bushing is done right the bushing is long enough that the new smaller diameter of the pin is turned so that it eliminates the need for the funnel and the pin stays in contact with the new bushing though out its entire travel. This makes for a more consistent ignition. Some guns benefit greatly from this others are not as noticeable. If you are going to work with the bolt I think this is a necessity. I've had 3 or 4 done by Gretan back when you could get one done for way less than $100 and have it back in a week.

Thanks for that info . When I make a bolt the front is at least 1/2 inch thick at the front and the firing pin never leaves the guide hole. That's why I couldn't figure it out. Now what about clearance between pin and hole?

 

[butchlambert]

When you blank "pierce" a primer the little disc that came out of the primer is now in your bolt assembly. It can cause a misfire.

 

[ebb]

I called you to try and explain it to you but I guess you are working on the new house. Gretan had a good video of it at one time and may still but I could not find it to give a link. He has altered the website cause he is so busy and I can't negotiate it now.

 

[cp generation]

Personally I prefer ‘Pierced primer’

me too.

 

[urbanrifleman]

When you blank "pierce" a primer the little disc that came out of the primer is now in your bolt assembly. It can cause a misfire.

Preach!

 

[6.5 forever]

The issue that i mentioned is when a Remington bolt is closed the trigger/ sear catches the firing pin as the bolt is closed and the pin is cocked. In a Remington the firing pin is pulled completely out of the bolt face and pin is hanging on the trigger/ sear. The back of the bolt face is tapered like funnel and when the trigger is pulled the firing pin has to find its way back into the firing pin hole in the bolt face. Some times it may go right in but other times it may contact the side of the taper and rattle around on its way to the primer. Not consistent! When a bushing is done right the bushing is long enough that the new smaller diameter of the pin is turned so that it eliminates the need for the funnel and the pin stays in contact with the new bushing though out its entire travel. This makes for a more consistent ignition. Some guns benefit greatly from this others are not as noticeable. If you are going to work with the bolt I think this is a necessity. I've had 3 or 4 done by Gretan back when you could get one done for way less than $100 and have it back in a week.

ebb thanks for this information!

 

[Grimstod]

@Grimstod on this forum does very nice work with excellent turnaround. Drop him a PM.

Lately I have had a slower turn around though because Cancer and Chemo keeps me from working except every other weekend.

 

[Mark W]

Lately I have had a slower turn around though because Cancer and Chemo keeps me from working except every other weekend.

I’m sorry to hear that you are going through that. I have another Savage bolt that I’ve been meaning to send in for your full treatment.

 

[CA_Shooter]

@carlsbad did my RPR. Has worked great since, although i dont shoot it as much anymore

Post in thread 'Too little neck tension? Virgin Lapua Brass? Cratered Primers' https://forum.accurateshooter.com/t...-brass-cratered-primers.4029913/post-38123807

 

[butchlambert]

Lately I have had a slower turn around though because Cancer and Chemo keeps me from working except every other weekend.

Take care of yourself!

 

[kyotekiller25]

When you blank "pierce" a primer the little disc that came out of the primer is now in your bolt assembly. It can cause a misfire.

So that's what that piece was that came out when I took my bolt apart after piercing a primer haha.

 

[butchlambert]

So that's what that piece was that came out when I took my bolt apart after piercing a primer haha.

Yes sir.

 

[JLT]

Not cool

Gentlemen, Grimstod needs our prayers and support. It's difficult to imagine what impact a cancer diagnosis would have, but I'm absolutely certain profound changes in many aspects of life would be in the mix.

@Grimstod, you are in our prayers.

 

[chuckshooter]

Lately I have had a slower turn around though because Cancer and Chemo keeps me from working except every other weekend.

I've been through that hell 10 years ago. as my Dr. said to me , we are trying to kill the cancer without killing you but, we are going to get pretty close to doing just that. hang in there.