Gunsmithing Mixed up bolts

[VaFarmer1]

I had to move a few Weatherby mark V rifles from one location to another. I removed the bolts and had them together wrapped in a towel. ( I mixed them up)

Two are .257 and one is a .300

They each look exactly the same and fit either way.

Am I screwed or does it matter?

I know I'm a dumb ass for not marking them. hindsight...

 

[toygunner]

Re: Mixed up bolts

The rifles w/bolts need to be checked with a Go-gauge. Putting the wrong bolt in could cause excessive headspace.

 

[Dr. Vette]

Re: Mixed up bolts

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VaFarmer2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had to move a few Weatherby mark V rifles from one location to another. I removed the bolts and had them together wrapped in a towel. ( I mixed them up)

Two are .257 and one is a .300

They each look exactly the same and fit either way.

Am I screwed or does it matter?

I know I'm a dumb ass for not marking them. hindsight...

</div></div>

On all my Weatherbys the last few digits of the serial number are on the bolt handle.
The factory marked them for you.

 

[VaFarmer1]

Re: Mixed up bolts

Thanks Dr Vette
Your right... lightly etched on there. Had to really look to see it.
Made my night,Thanks again

 

[Dr. Vette]

Re: Mixed up bolts

No problem.
Always glad to help.

 

[Sidk]

Re: Mixed up bolts

I'm getting ready to have SAC do another bolt knob conversion and I'm picking a different knob for the second one just for this reason. This will give me a way of identifying the bolts.