jonjay1 Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 I have a bolt for my mauser and i will have to remove some of the receiver so the bolt will close, can a dremel take away enough metal for this job? or should i just find a bolt to clear without notching the receiver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
724wd Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 dremel will work, as will files.... GO SLOW! CHECK OFTEN! that's the main things to remember... now go have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donmarkey Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Be careful not to go too deep and mark sure the notch is wide enough that the handle doesn't prevent the bolt from bearing on the locking lugs. -Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doble Troble Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Only go deep enough so that the original flag safety can be engaged completely (all the way over) without too much effort. That defines the amount to take off. You can easily go too far if not careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
724wd Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 just so everyone knows, what happens if you go too far? i have always heard not to do it, but never why.... so what the deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doble Troble Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 I went too far once in my Super-Bubba days. When I pull the trigger on that rifle the bolt moves up and is loose. Safety-wise the bolt handle is a less-effective backup lug, and I suspect that the front lugs go beyond optimal engagement, effectively weakening the action. I figured-out that I screwed up before I fired it. Its in my "trophy" corner now. Maybe i should weld it up and try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongIsland Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 just so everyone knows, what happens if you go too far? i have always heard not to do it, but never why.... so what the deal? The bolt jumps when fired if the notch is too deep. Get a welder to drop a bead in the notch and start over again. This time be careful, the original safety notch on a military 98 bolt is at 12 o'clock at the rear of the bolt and you can see it thru the bolt guide rib channel in the rear action ring. I use this as an indicator when the bolt is notched enough, give or take a RHC. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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