Boltface help on a Ruger M77

Bongos · June 17, 2002, 03:15 PM

I just bought a used Ruger M77 in 22-250, the gun is on the the waiting period, anyways I took home the bolt. Upon closer inspection of the bolt, I noticed the boltface has a little spot the incaved, sort of like a ding. This spot is about a 1mm dia. and is at a corner where there is a primer mark. Question: is the bolt safe to use?

Bongos · June 17, 2002, 07:54 PM

Well, I went to a local gunsmith and he said it should be ok, looks like there was a weak primer and the hot gases burn part og the boltface which caused the indention.

James K · June 17, 2002, 09:36 PM

I would agree with the gunsmith. I can't see how a small indent in the bolt face could make the bolt unsafe.

Jim

June 17, 2002, 03:15 PM	#1
Bongos Senior Member Join Date: May 7, 2000 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 227	Boltface help on a Ruger M77 I just bought a used Ruger M77 in 22-250, the gun is on the the waiting period, anyways I took home the bolt. Upon closer inspection of the bolt, I noticed the boltface has a little spot the incaved, sort of like a ding. This spot is about a 1mm dia. and is at a corner where there is a primer mark. Question: is the bolt safe to use?

June 17, 2002, 07:54 PM	#2
Bongos Senior Member Join Date: May 7, 2000 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 227	Well, I went to a local gunsmith and he said it should be ok, looks like there was a weak primer and the hot gases burn part og the boltface which caused the indention.

June 17, 2002, 09:36 PM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I would agree with the gunsmith. I can't see how a small indent in the bolt face could make the bolt unsafe. Jim