It was the original A-Bolt and I ended up purchasing a new bolt sleeve to resolve the problem.
Browning A-Bolt issues
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MOA or bust
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How much did that cost you?
Don't remember. Found it on ebay!
I have the same issue with a 7mm
No, there is a good youtube video on how to do it. Just have to be careful because there is a spring inside that will shoot out if you are not paying attention and then you get to look for the spring.
98s1lightning
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I got to wonder if these rifles are manufactured to close enough tolerances that bolts can be swapped back and forth between guns????
I would venture a guess that headspace needs checking w new bolt sleeve and/or bolt face
I would venture a guess that headspace needs checking w new bolt sleeve and/or bolt face
ofbandg
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If the bolt closes all the way there shouldn't be a headspace problem, but if you are worried about it just use a previously fired case and see if chambers with and without a couple layers of masking tape on the back of the case.
