littlecanoe

Thanks for the pics z1r. nice examples. Looks like you have the low profile thing figured out! Does anyone have a pic of a butter knife handle? Steve

I definitely understand the art argument and personal preference. I wanted to ask this forum because I've seen a few traditional rifles posted on here and you guys seem to have a good grasp of the components in building one. I'm kinda trying to get a feel for how to convert the Swede into a more traditional sporter with a scope with a small front optic. I plan on making a new stock for t his one again more in a traditional style. The main question for this build is which bolt handle? I know that the butterhandle is an old style but I'm concerned with the thin edge on a cock-on-close bolt. I had thought about grinding and turning at a 45* angle to get a wider surface for closing the bolt. Rod, I had given a lot of thought to having you work your magic on these bolts. Then I was given this jig and changed my mind. It's time for me to go a little deeper into this sporterizing thing.......Seems like Tig is the way to go. Steve

Before I plunge in over my head I thought I'd See how deep this water really is. I am the happy recipient of a bolt welding Jig!! I can't Weld I have a Carl Gustav that has a botched bolt bend and has been d&t'd. I have a sporter Vz24. I have heat past, a Mod 70 Bolt handle and a Butter Knife bolt handle. For me, no matter how I run these facts through a formula ........ My goal is more leverage on the Carl Gustav on the bolt closing phase yet I want to go with a more traditional Euro-Sporter look here. Which bolt for which rifle do you guys think? I obviously won't be doing the welding but can get the bolts into competent hands. ANy tips for the actual welding? Alignment, ANgle, sweep? TIA, I'm really looking forward to this project! STeve

I'm glad you posted this one. I'm kinda thinking of the aftermarket trigger without safety. I don't really like the way the wood looks when it's notched out for a Bold Optima. If I can keep aftermarket trigger pull and original safety it'll be nice and a bit more pleasing to the eye. Steve

I Like the idea of keeping the original safety and had really never seen this mod. I'm glad you guys posted the pics and all. My only other question is how does the thickness of the flag typically affect your ability to get a thumb between it and the scope? I'm sure that this is a bit subjective based on scope diameters and ring height. Would it be feasible to maintain the original thickness and bevel the end (Top Corner) of the flag after bending it to get a better grip and keep the length down? This might keep you from having to weld on unless leverage is the most important issue. Steve

DT, Instead of flattening the flag prior to heating and bending could opposing notches be filed with a small V shaped file? at the base of the flag? this would prepare the flag to be bent if enough metal could be left in between. It might not distort the shape as much still allowing an acceptible angle on the bend. Steve