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mikenbarb · December 27, 2007, 08:45 PM

I just took it apart and thats what it says Jim, Thank You. Does anyone know what type of material the bolt is made of. I did a full dye penetrant test to check for cracks and it was clean. Also the headspace checked out ok. So now im still in a Dilema of shooting this thing or not. I sent a letter to Kimber and Will let you guys know what their response is when I get the explanation back from them on why they feel this action is acceptible for a modern .308 cartridge. Hopefully I can sway them to replacing with a new gun. HA HA! (doesnt hurt to try i guess)

December 27, 2007, 08:45 PM	#12
mikenbarb Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 1,111	I just took it apart and thats what it says Jim, Thank You. Does anyone know what type of material the bolt is made of. I did a full dye penetrant test to check for cracks and it was clean. Also the headspace checked out ok. So now im still in a Dilema of shooting this thing or not. I sent a letter to Kimber and Will let you guys know what their response is when I get the explanation back from them on why they feel this action is acceptible for a modern .308 cartridge. Hopefully I can sway them to replacing with a new gun. HA HA! (doesnt hurt to try i guess)