Swede bolt handle conversion

onthedrums · May 18, 2005, 10:01 PM

Found info on the web about the ATI bolt on type bolt handle conversion kit.One site says fits all mausers and another says it won't fit m96 or 38's.
does anyone know anything about these kits? Is there one available for the Swedes?I know I could get my smith to bend it but he stays so backed up it's hard to get anything done in a timely manner.I think they look ok but are they functional/reliable?
Thanks in advance for your help.

Wildalaska · May 18, 2005, 10:33 PM

Your not gonna change an original, matching swede I hope....

WildutohAlaska

Harry Bonar · May 19, 2005, 06:34 PM

Dear Shooter:
Go to Brownells and order their bolt handle - be very careful on the Swede in welding it on - better yet, buy their jig.

onthedrums · May 19, 2005, 10:16 PM

WildAlaska,
No It's a barreled action I found cheap.Anyways it's my prerogative what I do with ANYTHING I decide to spend my money on.My C&R has given me opportunity to buy many matching military pieces and they are all swell.
but this one's for me to shoot at stuff with.I started building rifles in the dark but it wasn't last night....I do not however have the equipment to do all the work I'd like and sometimes have to go to my cuz the smith with some projects I can't handle.Just thought I'd see if anyone here could give advise on a specific product...........Guess not.

Wildalaska · May 20, 2005, 12:26 AM

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Anyways it's my prerogative what I do with ANYTHING I decide to spend my money on

No need to get our panties in a bunch now is there??

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Just thought I'd see if anyone here could give advise on a specific product...........Guess not.

As stated By Harry, cut and welded. Thats how its done.

WildandwiththatadieuAlaska

dale taylor · May 20, 2005, 07:25 AM

The M96 6.5x55 is a great platform. My family have all used it. Yes it is sporterized. Not money well spent on this platform but I had fun and learned a lot. I don't play golf. Chalk it ($) it to fun and [email protected]

onthedrums · May 20, 2005, 06:12 PM

Wildalaska,
You still didn't answer my question.I know full well that you can cut and weld 'em on any straight bolt.I didn't ask HOW to make a straight bolt into a bent bolt........And still I search for answers......
BTW, I don't wear ANY kind of drawers

.....let alone panties

cntryboy1289 · May 20, 2005, 08:12 PM

uh oh

cntryboy1289 · May 20, 2005, 08:17 PM

I am not familiar with the bolt on type, but if it is what you want to use, FAC has them. I think I have read where they work for the Swedish Mauser. I would suggest having a new handle welded on instead of bending the existing one. I have never liked the look of a straight bolt that was heat bent. I would suggest using a silverbrazed handle if you feel uncomfortable welding a new one on. I have used a few after cutting off the handle and then grinding the leftove metal off. Line it up like you want it and then braze it on.

Romulus · May 20, 2005, 08:29 PM

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uh oh

My sentiments exactly...braze(n) seems to be the ticket

James K · May 23, 2005, 04:16 PM

I will advise heating and bending the bolt. It is solider and a lot less likely to come apart than a welded or brazed on handle. Done right, it should look just as good as, if not better than, any other conversion.

I have seen the bolt-on type and would not use one. It is a cheap way to run the railroad, but it doesn't look good to me and I would not trust it.

Jim

Harry Bonar · May 24, 2005, 08:08 PM

Dear Shooter:
IF you are altering the EXISTING bolt handle, grind top almost clear down leaving a small tit of metal at botton (at an angle as you would on a new handle) and heat and bend it down at approx 45 degree angleand fill in with weld at the top.
I'm not sure what you're wanting to do; doing bolt alteration for a scope?
Hope it turns out.
Harry B.

Harry Bonar · May 28, 2005, 09:10 AM

WILDALASKA:
I really like that little statement, "not getting our panties up in a bunch." That fit very well!
Harry B.

Aardvark · May 30, 2005, 08:59 AM

This probably won't answer your question but may be something you want to know. I have had two Swede straight bolt handles bent for some custom work that I am doing on them. I use this guy named Roy Davis May at the Gun Shack in Moscow Kansas. You send him your stripped bolt and $35 and he gets it back to you usually in about a week...He does excellent work...See the pic...

May 18, 2005, 10:01 PM	#1
onthedrums Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: NC Posts: 27	Swede bolt handle conversion Found info on the web about the ATI bolt on type bolt handle conversion kit.One site says fits all mausers and another says it won't fit m96 or 38's. does anyone know anything about these kits? Is there one available for the Swedes?I know I could get my smith to bend it but he stays so backed up it's hard to get anything done in a timely manner.I think they look ok but are they functional/reliable? Thanks in advance for your help.

May 19, 2005, 06:34 PM	#3
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	bolt handle Dear Shooter: Go to Brownells and order their bolt handle - be very careful on the Swede in welding it on - better yet, buy their jig.

May 20, 2005, 08:12 PM	#8
cntryboy1289 Senior Member Join Date: July 19, 2004 Location: Ms Posts: 1,160	now now uh oh

May 20, 2005, 08:17 PM	#9
cntryboy1289 Senior Member Join Date: July 19, 2004 Location: Ms Posts: 1,160	now now I am not familiar with the bolt on type, but if it is what you want to use, FAC has them. I think I have read where they work for the Swedish Mauser. I would suggest having a new handle welded on instead of bending the existing one. I have never liked the look of a straight bolt that was heat bent. I would suggest using a silverbrazed handle if you feel uncomfortable welding a new one on. I have used a few after cutting off the handle and then grinding the leftove metal off. Line it up like you want it and then braze it on.

May 24, 2005, 08:08 PM	#12
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	bolt handle Dear Shooter: IF you are altering the EXISTING bolt handle, grind top almost clear down leaving a small tit of metal at botton (at an angle as you would on a new handle) and heat and bend it down at approx 45 degree angleand fill in with weld at the top. I'm not sure what you're wanting to do; doing bolt alteration for a scope? Hope it turns out. Harry B.

May 18, 2005, 10:33 PM	#2
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,172	Your not gonna change an original, matching swede I hope.... WildutohAlaska

May 19, 2005, 10:16 PM	#4
onthedrums Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: NC Posts: 27	WildAlaska, No It's a barreled action I found cheap.Anyways it's my prerogative what I do with ANYTHING I decide to spend my money on.My C&R has given me opportunity to buy many matching military pieces and they are all swell. but this one's for me to shoot at stuff with.I started building rifles in the dark but it wasn't last night....I do not however have the equipment to do all the work I'd like and sometimes have to go to my cuz the smith with some projects I can't handle.Just thought I'd see if anyone here could give advise on a specific product...........Guess not.

May 20, 2005, 07:25 AM	#6
dale taylor Member Join Date: February 10, 2005 Location: florida Posts: 97	The M96 6.5x55 is a great platform. My family have all used it. Yes it is sporterized. Not money well spent on this platform but I had fun and learned a lot. I don't play golf. Chalk it ($) it to fun and [email protected]

May 20, 2005, 06:12 PM	#7
onthedrums Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: NC Posts: 27	Wildalaska, You still didn't answer my question.I know full well that you can cut and weld 'em on any straight bolt.I didn't ask HOW to make a straight bolt into a bent bolt........And still I search for answers...... BTW, I don't wear ANY kind of drawers .....let alone panties

May 23, 2005, 04:16 PM	#11
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I will advise heating and bending the bolt. It is solider and a lot less likely to come apart than a welded or brazed on handle. Done right, it should look just as good as, if not better than, any other conversion. I have seen the bolt-on type and would not use one. It is a cheap way to run the railroad, but it doesn't look good to me and I would not trust it. Jim

May 28, 2005, 09:10 AM	#13
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	bolt handle WILDALASKA: I really like that little statement, "not getting our panties up in a bunch." That fit very well! Harry B.