Gunsmithing PTG one piece bolt question

[Red Belly]

I just received my one piece bolt from PT&G. Absolutely beautiful. However I was installing the firing pin assembly & I noticed that the flat where the firing pin assembly and the bolt meet (9 o'clock if looking from the rear) don't match up evenly. I didn't know if this was normal since my other Remington bolts all match up. This is my first PT&G bolt. Here is a pic.

 

[Field]

Re: PTG one piece bolt question

I just got mine yesterday too and it is the same as yours. It doesnt matter because that part of the bolt doesnt do anything. if it stuck down below the shroud then there would be a problem.

 

[Red Belly]

Re: PTG one piece bolt question

That is what I figured. It fits in the action no problem. Since it was different from my other Remington bolts I was concerned. Thanks for the info.

 

[taseal]

Re: PTG one piece bolt question

How did you install the extractor stuff? do you have to buy separate parts for that?

how about taking the firing pin assembly on/off? I've never taken that apart

 

[Red Belly]

Re: PTG one piece bolt question

I didn't install extractor or ejector parts. As far as the firing pin assembly it came assembled & I just used my tools from Sinclair. They are great.

 

[Red Belly]

Re: PTG one piece bolt question

All the parts I ordered from PT & G. They were great & walked me through the entire order process.

 

[bohem]

Re: PTG one piece bolt question

That is normal, the timing is not adjustable on these so this relief is cut in the handle so that there is clearance on any Rem 700 that it drops into.

Check that it works cleanly, doesn't drag on anything when firing or cocking, and just run it.

 

[eddybo]

Re: PTG one piece bolt question

Would that cause any problems with scope clearance if you were already close? Doesn't that surface stop the upward motion of the bolt before the lugs enter the reaceways?

 

[taseal]

Re: PTG one piece bolt question

Man I really wish I had some extra cash for one of these, but there are other areas I need to concentrate on like action and the new barrel

 

[Red Belly]

Re: PTG one piece bolt question

Thanks bohem.

 

[Red Belly]

Re: PTG one piece bolt question

If you already have an action, this is great upgrade. If you don't already have an action them save up and go custom. It will be cheaper actually. Believe me, I ran all the numbers......more than once.

 

[ackleyfan]

Re: PTG one piece bolt question

How can these bolts be a one size fits all, and still have the extraction surfaces correct,and still have the correct timing? exspecially on a trued action?

 

[Red Belly]

Re: PTG one piece bolt question

I was told by PTG that the bolt was not a drop in. It is a full build. I just have to figure out what stock I am going to use & then it will be off to the smith for the "full Monty".