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big al hunter · July 9, 2013, 07:32 AM

Whoever did it, was careful. They did such a good job that it was not obvious until I reassembled the bolt and realized that the two were connected and the safety relied on position of the cocking piece to function.

The cocking piece is only filed exactly where it mates to the sear, and is stoned smooth. The cocking piece is in great shape, just sits 1/16th of an inch to far forward for the safety to engage properly.

I know the cocking piece would solve it. But in searching for it, the 3 places I looked so far are out of stock or don't list it at all. I have a few more places to look. I was just wondering if it can be adjusted in the safety mechanism.

July 9, 2013, 07:32 AM	#3
big al hunter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,558	Whoever did it, was careful. They did such a good job that it was not obvious until I reassembled the bolt and realized that the two were connected and the safety relied on position of the cocking piece to function. The cocking piece is only filed exactly where it mates to the sear, and is stoned smooth. The cocking piece is in great shape, just sits 1/16th of an inch to far forward for the safety to engage properly. I know the cocking piece would solve it. But in searching for it, the 3 places I looked so far are out of stock or don't list it at all. I have a few more places to look. I was just wondering if it can be adjusted in the safety mechanism. __________________ You can't fix stupid....however ignorance can be cured through education! Last edited by big al hunter; July 9, 2013 at 07:45 AM.