Where can I get an extended bolt handle for a CZ455? I can I just buy the part? Or will I have to send my bolt away to get a custom job?
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You can buy the part from someplace like glades armory. Or you can find a member/someone with lathe and have them machine/thread/shoulder the bolt handle.
There were a few members on here doing it, although not sure if they are doing work currently or not. Ive had the member on here do it and the work was top notch for what its worth. Very happy.
There were a few members on here doing it, although not sure if they are doing work currently or not. Ive had the member on here do it and the work was top notch for what its worth. Very happy.
I have one on the way from Glades Armory. It seems like a lot of the members that were doing jobs are on hiatus right now. Think the cost is roughly similar to send yours to someone or buy one off glades. Just keep in mind that from glades the pineapple and oversize smooth bolts are aluminum, the other two with the ribs are steel if you want a heavier one.
yeah good things to note. I dont remember what I paid, but i seem to recall it being about 65 dollars or so. Maybe more, but I could be getting confused with my center fire bolt. Work must be good for them, wish I had the machinery to play around with and I would give it a try.
I think I'm going with Glades. Any recommendations on which one to get? I don't have much experience, so I have no preference. What are the pro/con of heavy vs light bolt handle? Textured vs smooth?
If you have a centerfire rig that you use I would get the same as you have that. If not, get what you want. I have the mini badger and its perfect. Fits well, looks good on a cz action, and I can work the bolt quickly but controlled.
Glades bolt handle just showed up yesterday. Very happy with it. If I get bored with the knob I can swap out any other threaded bolt knob. Gives you the option of returning to stock and selling them separately if you ever decide to part with your CZ. I will have pics posted to rimfire thread when my new chassis shows up on Wednesday 
Edit*** Forgot to mention, very fast shipping!
Edit*** Forgot to mention, very fast shipping!
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That was pretty fast. Congrats. What one did you decide on?
What chassis did you order in?
http://gladesarmory.com/21/cz455-tactical-bolt-handle
They make a really great handle with knob. Used mine for the first time over the past wekend.
They make a really great handle with knob. Used mine for the first time over the past wekend.
This thread needs a LOT more pictures than the two on Glade's website...just saying.
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I found these on Arfcom:
I want to know more info on the mdt chassis. May have to start a new thread. Wish charlie would come around and offer up some new work for his cz bolts. He did mine and its fantastic.
I was looking around for a knob and found this thread. Ordered a handle on Saturday, and received it on Monday! Have never been ship something that fast.
Was actually suprised to see the handle was threaded, didn't notice that on the site.
Was actually suprised to see the handle was threaded, didn't notice that on the site.
I just ordered mine. hope its not too big
My handle ended up hitting the scope. Have started looking for a new scope.
It is too big.
The handle actually Hits the scope with Leupold low rings . The handle looks nice but the knob is horse-cock-huge.
It may also be a part that is supposed to be fitted. The extraction timing is slightly off because the shape is different. The cam-ing edge is very square on the new one whereas the factory edge is gently rounded. If I work the bolt it will shave metal off to wear in.
I just cut off the end of the round knob and drove a hex head grade 8 bolt on the end of the shaft and welded it. Used a drill for a redneck lathe to profile the bolt head to bolt handle with a file for the profile to match up. Could have profiled the match closer, but I still may change the knob
Anyone know if Glades Armory will just thread my CZ 455 knob 5/8-24? I already have the knob I want (PT&G). I just need the original knob threaded
Mine arrived and in the mail today. The handle is treaded, so you could swap to your PT&G knob and have a spare Glades knob.
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Pic of handle and knob
Been out of pocket for about 10 months now. Going to resume CZ conversions on a limited basis. Yes I have been told about the Glades Armory handle having less scope clearance than the factory. CZ has addressed the clearance problem with reshaping the current bolt handle though it has the hole in the end of it. One of these was a pitted olive.Attachments
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el gordo2,
Does the new handle with the hole in it prevent you from converting it to a larger knob? I'd love to get mine converted, but my olive has a pit.
Does the new handle with the hole in it prevent you from converting it to a larger knob? I'd love to get mine converted, but my olive has a pit.
It requires more work on my part. There is a void where the thread tenon should be. One of the handles in my picture above was one wit the hole in it.
This was an easy DIY mod of the existing bolt. Took under $10 and maybe an hour of total work. I should have taken pics during the process but here's the finished product. It clears the scope even with the big throw lever in the way. The size and position fits my hand perfectly and the process allows a little customization if you want something different.
Here's what i did:
1 - The bold knob had a hole in it which I filled 2/3 full with JB Weld.
2 - While the JB Weld was still wet I put a wood screw with aggressive threads and a wide head in the JBW in the hole in the knob. The screw was for structure to support the next round of JBW
3 - After the JBW dried I prepped a plastic tube to be a mold for the next round. The tube had the same ID as the OD of the bolt knob. I adjusted the tube so that the end extended far enough for the JBW to cover the screw and adjusted the angle for a comfortable fit. I used clear shoe polish as a release agent on the plastic being careful not to get any on the bolt.
4 - I thoroughly taped the bolt to protect against drips then filled the tube mold with another pour of JBW making sure the screw was completely covered.
5 - When the JBW dried I removed the plastic tube, sanded the rough edges, and covered the new knob with matte black spray paint then clear coat.
Here's what i did:
1 - The bold knob had a hole in it which I filled 2/3 full with JB Weld.
2 - While the JB Weld was still wet I put a wood screw with aggressive threads and a wide head in the JBW in the hole in the knob. The screw was for structure to support the next round of JBW
3 - After the JBW dried I prepped a plastic tube to be a mold for the next round. The tube had the same ID as the OD of the bolt knob. I adjusted the tube so that the end extended far enough for the JBW to cover the screw and adjusted the angle for a comfortable fit. I used clear shoe polish as a release agent on the plastic being careful not to get any on the bolt.
4 - I thoroughly taped the bolt to protect against drips then filled the tube mold with another pour of JBW making sure the screw was completely covered.
5 - When the JBW dried I removed the plastic tube, sanded the rough edges, and covered the new knob with matte black spray paint then clear coat.
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I realize this is an old thread but I just got a CZ455, DIP 25 MOA rail, Athlon Midas Tac 4-16. Anybody know the ring height needed to allow a Glades Armory bolt handle to clear? Right now I have Seekins low rings (.82”) and the stock bolt handle hits the power throw lever...
