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mapsjanhere · June 29, 2011, 07:14 AM

Ok, now I understand the "lose bolt" thing (actually how the bolt can be held strongly was the real question).
The bolt is supposed to be lose, what happens is that with the magazine being in too tight the feed lips put pressure on the bolt, giving you that (desirable but not intended) snug feel. Once you shim the metal to allow the magazine to sit right the magazine no longer contacts the bolt - regular operations.
I'm not even sure you need to start messing with the stock, just check if you can shim the front screw to prevent the "bowing" of the bottom metal.

June 29, 2011, 07:14 AM	#9
mapsjanhere Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,832	Ok, now I understand the "lose bolt" thing (actually how the bolt can be held strongly was the real question). The bolt is supposed to be lose, what happens is that with the magazine being in too tight the feed lips put pressure on the bolt, giving you that (desirable but not intended) snug feel. Once you shim the metal to allow the magazine to sit right the magazine no longer contacts the bolt - regular operations. I'm not even sure you need to start messing with the stock, just check if you can shim the front screw to prevent the "bowing" of the bottom metal. __________________ I used to love being able to hit hard at 1000 yards. As I get older I find hitting a mini ram at 200 yards with the 22 oddly more satisfying.