Originally Posted by navlav8r
The only point of comparison I have is a couple of Weatherby MK Vs with full diameter bolt bodies. They’re a little heavy but they’re pretty slick compared to a 700, especially the newer ones with the rougher finishes.

Every bit as smooth as my Tikka . If I bolt body is fat it is because the lug design calls for it. Why would a manufacturer use a more expensive piece of steel when making the bolt?