Over sized bolt knobs
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bluegrizz77
CGN Regular
- Location
- Fort Mcmurray T9K2K7
I put a egw one on my rem 700 that I got from Mystic Precision on cgn. I installed it my self, pretty easy to do if you have a cut off wheel and a set off dies.
- Location
- Timmins, Ontario
Get in touch with Allen Gun Werks on this site. $67 installed
I just mailed off my Remmy bolt to Allen Gun Works (a board sponsor) to have the bolt knob installed for $ 67.79 returned. He did TWO of my bolts in the past. I'm quite pleased. Work with whatever gunsmiths you have in your region if that works for you!
Cheers,
Barney
Cheers,
Barney
- Location
- Calgary, Alberta
You can do it yourself if you are careful. As many on here know, I never discourage anyone to try something on their own -- as long as it's safe!!
You can grind the bolt knob down and thread it with a die. It's not an easy process and very easy to screw up. Make sure you keep your bolt cool while doing it. The Remington handles are cast metal and I have come across many of them with air bubbles inside. Once you've gone too far your only opition is to weld on a steel knob.
I don't recommend it, but it can be done with some patience.
If you decide otherwise, let me know.
You can grind the bolt knob down and thread it with a die. It's not an easy process and very easy to screw up. Make sure you keep your bolt cool while doing it. The Remington handles are cast metal and I have come across many of them with air bubbles inside. Once you've gone too far your only opition is to weld on a steel knob.
I don't recommend it, but it can be done with some patience.
If you decide otherwise, let me know.
If you just cut the knob off you will be left with a pretty short throw. The knob needs to be turned down on a lathe, or by using the less recommended process above.
bluegrizz77
CGN Regular
- Location
- Fort Mcmurray T9K2K7
You need to cut the factory bumps off the bolt, not cutting it shorter just making a square shaft. You then round it off to be able to be threaded by a die matching your new knob thread pitch. Just don't cut the factory knob off or it will be short. If this is to much send it to someone that does them they will help you out.
You need to cut the factory bumps off the bolt, not cutting it shorter just making a square shaft. You then round it off to be able to be threaded by a die matching your new knob thread pitch. Just don't cut the factory knob off or it will be short. If this is to much send it to someone that does them they will help you out.
Would it be more accurate and les chance of damaging the shaft to grind the bumps down using a bench grinder instead of a Dremel before threading it? Wish i had a lathe in the basement!
bluegrizz77
CGN Regular
- Location
- Fort Mcmurray T9K2K7
Either would work, I used a air cut off wheel then a bench grinder to round it out. Use whatever you feel best using.
elimsprint
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Kelowna, BC
I used a 4.5" angle grinder to start and then a bench grinder with a fine wheel and then a file to finish. It was really quite easy.
Kim
Kim
Check out Bob Fortier's excellent step by step post on creating a budget precision rifle here http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...ision-rifle-VERY-GOOD-RESULTS-JULY-7th/page10 This includes a section where he installs an oversize bolt knob. If you're handy, it shouldn't be a big problem. Good luck with your project 
