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Looking for recommendations for a new bolt handle for my 98 in 9.3 x 62.
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I prefer to forge a new shape on the existing handle. I've got the forming blocks and heat sink to protect the threads at the back of the bolt while I'm heating and bending. Gun Parts Co. usually has several selections of weld-on handles if modifying the original doesn't float your boat. If you like to brag about how much your toys cost, Brownell's has some outrageously expensive add-on handles to choose from. Jerry
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Forging/reshaping military 98 bolts results in too short a bolt handle. BTDT.
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Check with Dan at http://accu-tig.com/main-home.html he has several bolt handles available. He is very quick and reasonable.
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What Craigster said^^^^^^^^.
I've had some good looking conversions done with Brownells replacement handles. You have to find someone who knows his welding though.
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Ditto what Butch sail. I've had two done by Daniel
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I've taken a liking to the slim profile offered by the butter knife versions.
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My forging blocks came with a tool that grabs the bolt knob while I'm heating it. I can stretch the length of the bolt handle close to 1/2" while I'm reshaping it. Jerry .
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Butter knife bolt handles do look cool!
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My forging blocks came with a tool that grabs the bolt knob while I'm heating it. I can stretch the length of the bolt handle close to 1/2" while I'm reshaping it. Jerry . Can you show us an example of one your bolt jobs ?
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This is an example of Mark Penrod's bolt alterations. It closely resembles the bolt handle on the pre-War Model 70 Winchester. I am a fanatic for good bolt handle modifications and this one fits my every requirement of what a good, practical bolt handle should look like. My opinion was formed by years of high power rifle competition, where rapid fire makes up 40% of the shots fired in a match. My favorite competition rifle was based on a pre-War Model 70. Penrod Precision 312 E College Ave North Manchester, IN 46962 mark penrodprecision.com (260) 982-8385
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Looking for recommendations for a new bolt handle for my 98 in 9.3 x 62. I had the classic Oberndorf put on mine. Not sure I'd want any other handle given a choice.
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Ditto what Butch sail. I've had two done by Daniel Dan knows his stuff. When I stop by he is just talking WAY over my meager head. At least we know some of the same top level shooters to talk about. LOL. I don't recall but I've had Dan do more than 2 for me. I don't think I have every Rem bolt welded YET...but thats the goal. You figure what bolt handle and he will do the rest to perfection IMHO. Not that there are not others but I know Dan.
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Sure would like to see a pic of the "forge and stretch" version mentioned above.
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Just ship your bolt to Jkob here on 24HCF,as he is a Guild member that loves to polish black smith produced Mauser's.
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Mark Penrod,if you want the task accomplished in house to perfection.
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I learned blacksmithing long before I got into gunsmithing. Some of you arrogant keyboard commandos would be well-served to expand your skill set a little. Jerry
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I learned blacksmithing long before I got into gunsmithing. Some of you arrogant keyboard commandos would be well-served to expand your skill set a little. Jerry
Well then,step right up & contact the OP for your blacksmith work. Otherwise Your talk is hearsay BS.
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