Bolt Polishing , okay ,,but receiver work ?

[RainMan] · January 16, 2009, 12:36 AM

Hi first post here ! so hi everybody !!

i'm in the work of polishing my bolt (rimfire) it's not a trouble since not the first polishing job i do! ... but my receiver seem a little bit rought ..

it's a good idea to work it a little bit ? since i polish the bolt .. can i do the same for the receiver ? (i know it's a little bit harder but i have time this winter)

just to know what your thinking about it .. i have done some research but i have found nothing about that ...

thx

**Unclenick** · January 16, 2009, 12:47 AM

Welcome to the forum.

It is not uncommon to do a bit of bolt way polishing if the bolt is not loose to start with. Since you don't see the inside of the receiver you can limit the polishing to where it is needed. I would mark the bolt with Prussian blue or with a felt marker and run it in to see where it is rough? Polish those areas until the bolt operation feels smooth.

Nick

[RainMan] · January 17, 2009, 05:59 PM

thx alot ! good way to do it with the prussian blue ..

January 16, 2009, 12:36 AM	#1
[RainMan] Junior Member Join Date: January 16, 2009 Posts: 2	Bolt Polishing , okay ,,but receiver work ? Hi first post here ! so hi everybody !! i'm in the work of polishing my bolt (rimfire) it's not a trouble since not the first polishing job i do! ... but my receiver seem a little bit rought .. it's a good idea to work it a little bit ? since i polish the bolt .. can i do the same for the receiver ? (i know it's a little bit harder but i have time this winter) just to know what your thinking about it .. i have done some research but i have found nothing about that ... thx

January 16, 2009, 12:47 AM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 9,153	Welcome to the forum. It is not uncommon to do a bit of bolt way polishing if the bolt is not loose to start with. Since you don't see the inside of the receiver you can limit the polishing to where it is needed. I would mark the bolt with Prussian blue or with a felt marker and run it in to see where it is rough? Polish those areas until the bolt operation feels smooth. Nick __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Patron Member

January 17, 2009, 05:59 PM	#3
[RainMan] Junior Member Join Date: January 16, 2009 Posts: 2	thx alot ! good way to do it with the prussian blue ..