When you are quickly operating the bolt from the shoulder and doing much shooting you realize rough, checkered bolt knobs will quickly and painfully wear a blister. I did not like the flat, checkered bottom of the MkX so slapped a glob of Devcon liquid steel over the bolt knob and rounded it off similar to the Mauser pear shape bolt handle.
It's lasted 28 years and counting
Phil Shoemaker
Alaska Master Guide,
Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor
FAA Master pilot
www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.comAnyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.
