Whats happening to this bolt?

[Sloped Roof Specialist]

It all depends on how critical making your brass last is to you, and potentially some accuracy, or not. Lots of reloading has been done simply adjusting the die until you have sized it enough to chamber.

When I'm back on full track I'm gonna try and optimize everything I can.

 

[Bigbubba]

Oh thank god... can I hide behind you while the hate comes at me?? LOL!! I'm just kidding.

I do know clearly see the important of a shoulder comparator for shoulder bumps and CBTO measurements now, and I will be ordering one someday soon. Either area 419 or Short Action Customs.

SRS

No idea what those things cost but I would save the money and just do it as described.
Its the only way I've done it for 45 years. None of my buddies have a comparator. They are the same age as me....
We have all been doing it like this for a long time with no problems.

 

[guntech]

I think he is worried about the sliver of metal displaced on the inside of the bolt head and the circumferential crack that appears to be starting...

I see an extractor with maximum engagement. It will move back some when the rim slides over it. I see no circumferential crack starting. I think what you see is the extractor engaging the recess in the bolt head.

 

[Sloped Roof Specialist]

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I see an extractor with maximum engagement. It will move back some when the rim slides over it. I see no circumferential crack starting. I think what you see is the extractor engaging the recess in the bolt head.

Thank you sir... He took it to AC Douglas and he said it was just fine too.

Your input is much appreciated.

SRS

 

[boxhitch]

Oh thank god... can I hide behind you while the hate comes at me?? LOL!! I'm just kidding.

I do know clearly see the important of a shoulder comparator for shoulder bumps and CBTO measurements now, and I will be ordering one someday soon. Either area 419 or Short Action Customs.

SRS

A cheap 'comparator' solution is to use a pistol brass that fits over the neck to the shoulder, measure from base to base

 

[Sloped Roof Specialist]

A cheap 'comparator' solution is to use a pistol brass that fits over the neck to the shoulder, measure from base to base

Oh that’s clever… and I have some of that!! Thank you…