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MoscowMike · August 24, 2011, 04:36 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. I put a thin brass shim under the retaining spring, and now it takes a couple of pounds of pressure not a couple of ounces. I suppose SARCO might have a new one if I want to give that a try someday.

Looking at an armourers manual for the SMLE I found online, it said the specified range was from 10 to 16 pounds, but they were probably thinking more about situations under pressure where you could accidentally pop the bolt loose.

Not likely to be my problem.

I'll have to see how well the adjustments on the site work at longer ranges. The little twist screw for fine adjustments is interesting. Looking forward to more range time with it.

- Mike

August 24, 2011, 04:36 PM	#4
MoscowMike Member Join Date: November 14, 2008 Posts: 57	Thanks for the suggestions. I put a thin brass shim under the retaining spring, and now it takes a couple of pounds of pressure not a couple of ounces. I suppose SARCO might have a new one if I want to give that a try someday. Looking at an armourers manual for the SMLE I found online, it said the specified range was from 10 to 16 pounds, but they were probably thinking more about situations under pressure where you could accidentally pop the bolt loose. Not likely to be my problem. I'll have to see how well the adjustments on the site work at longer ranges. The little twist screw for fine adjustments is interesting. Looking forward to more range time with it. - Mike