Traffer
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Hi Folks,
As many here know I reload 22lr. i have an old Remington 514 that I have been using to test fire my experiments. I recently broke off the bolt handle. The handle is the lug for the bolt lock up. I have been thinking about fabricating a new bolt. The old one is really not very strong. I have had many rounds mal-formed from the ejection parts. I figured if I delete the ejection mechanism, the bolt will hold the brass better (less malforming). My main question is the steel. The gun was manufactured in 1948. I planned on using a grade 8 steel bolt as the diameter is just slightly less than 9/16" I can use a 9/16" bolt and have a minimal of turning down. I may even go ahead and rechamber it for a 22 mag.
As many here know I reload 22lr. i have an old Remington 514 that I have been using to test fire my experiments. I recently broke off the bolt handle. The handle is the lug for the bolt lock up. I have been thinking about fabricating a new bolt. The old one is really not very strong. I have had many rounds mal-formed from the ejection parts. I figured if I delete the ejection mechanism, the bolt will hold the brass better (less malforming). My main question is the steel. The gun was manufactured in 1948. I planned on using a grade 8 steel bolt as the diameter is just slightly less than 9/16" I can use a 9/16" bolt and have a minimal of turning down. I may even go ahead and rechamber it for a 22 mag.