m305 good, avoid, ymmv?

[mikethebike]

Once bitten twice shy. It's one thing to buy a rifle that "needs work" to be accurate, reliable, and pretty, and quite another to buy a rifle that could be dangerous to the operator. I have decided to try and fix mine (large hole in bolt) rather than sell it; only because I would not want to pass this lemon onto anyone else.

I completely understand, will avoid.

 

[Ardent]

Once bitten twice shy. It's one thing to buy a rifle that "needs work" to be accurate, reliable, and pretty, and quite another to buy a rifle that could be dangerous to the operator. I have decided to try and fix mine (large hole in bolt) rather than sell it; only because I would not want to pass this lemon onto anyone else.

Careful, the pitchforks come out pretty quick around here. I have one of those blown up bolts at home and it will take time, but will try and have a proper metallurgic analysis done.