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Quick little project today
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01/14/16 06:06 PM
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Decided I want to polish my bolt for the new build. Started with 320 grit, went to 400, and finished with 600. Put the bolt in a vice, and used a shoeshine motion with long strips of sand paper. Took me at most 10 minutes. My mother etches yeti cups as a little side job. She's going to etch "Come and Take It" on the bolt. I just need to get my action back so we can mark where it goes. I'll post pictures when it's done too.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: Quick little project today
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01/14/16 06:07 PM
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Ignore the bolt handle. I was going to polish it too, but the metal isn't of great quality. So it will get painted along with the action and barrel.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: Quick little project today
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01/14/16 06:23 PM
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Looks great! Curious as to how it feels when in new action. Or was it just for look?
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Re: Quick little project today
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01/14/16 06:26 PM
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Looks great! Curious as to how it feels when in new action. Or was it just for look? I just did it for looks, but its possible its smoother too. The surface is definitely more slick.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: Quick little project today
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01/14/16 06:30 PM
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J.G.
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If you want it to run smoother, polish the bolt lugs until they look like chrome.
I use a cotton buffing wheel, compound, and a bench grinder.
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Re: Quick little project today
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01/14/16 06:33 PM
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If you want it to run smoother, polish the bolt lugs until they look like chrome.
I use a cotton buffing wheel, compound, and a bench grinder. That's what I figured. And I might so that too. It already runs pretty smooth though. And I think the oversized bolt knob will help too. I just put that on a few days ago.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: Quick little project today
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01/14/16 08:45 PM
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Looks good!
I've had the bigger bolt knob make a difference like night and day on some guns.
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Re: Quick little project today
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01/14/16 08:52 PM
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Looks good!
I've had the bigger bolt knob make a difference like night and day on some guns. Thanks. The nice thing about this one is, its removable. Kinetic Research Group Bolt Lift. So if I don't like it(and I already do) I can just remove the Allen screw holding it on.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: Quick little project today
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01/14/16 09:12 PM
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Polish not only the lugs but the rails they ride on if you are really looking for a smoother action.
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Re: Quick little project today
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01/20/16 02:24 AM
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Got my bolt back from being etched today. I like it. Adds a little something. By the way, we can do this pretty cheaply with alot of different designs. If you're interested, shoot me a PM. It doesn't have to be text, it can be small simple images/patterns too
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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