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Gunsmithing Problem with bolt fit

Nocalphoenix

Gunny Sergeant
Full Member
Minuteman
Nov 19, 2008
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Montana
Ok I rebedded and pillared an old rifle in a laminated stock and hit the range. Everything went pretty well and shot several 5 shot groups under 3/4" and several 3 shot groups crowding the 1/2" mark. When I was looking the rifle over afterwards I noticed the bolt is hitting the stock. What problems will this be causing mechanically? The reason I asked is the stock was provided already finished and I wanted to be as subte as possible to avoid a touch up job that will be a royal pain in the ass. If it helps it looks like it will be under an 1/8 of wood to remove to allow the bolt to drop all the way to the action.