Don't mind me, just showing off.
Kinda hard to see in that picture, but it's blue
So, I got this Iver Johnson back before I knew any better, and recently I started fixing and prettying it up. Refinished the stock, smoothed out some metal, and made the Ultimak rail fit (and they said it couldn't be done). Still need to take some power tools to the buttplate, too.
Now, two questions. This thing has had fairly frequent FTEs, so I'm thinking I should replace the extractor, ejector, the springs for those, or the entire bolt. So, which one will it be? What would be easier, cheaper, etc., or what should I look for on each part? Already have a bolt tool if that makes any difference.
Second, I'm thinking of pinning the rear sight down at, say, 50 yds. Anyone here done this or can give any advice on it?
Kinda hard to see in that picture, but it's blue
So, I got this Iver Johnson back before I knew any better, and recently I started fixing and prettying it up. Refinished the stock, smoothed out some metal, and made the Ultimak rail fit (and they said it couldn't be done). Still need to take some power tools to the buttplate, too.
Now, two questions. This thing has had fairly frequent FTEs, so I'm thinking I should replace the extractor, ejector, the springs for those, or the entire bolt. So, which one will it be? What would be easier, cheaper, etc., or what should I look for on each part? Already have a bolt tool if that makes any difference.
Second, I'm thinking of pinning the rear sight down at, say, 50 yds. Anyone here done this or can give any advice on it?