E Edd Well-Known Member Joined Jan 26, 2011 Messages 3,814 Location Tulsa Dec 21, 2019 #1 I have a Remington Model 7 bolt that has real tight shroud threads. Do Gunsmiths chase those threads with a chaser/tap or is there a different fix?
I have a Remington Model 7 bolt that has real tight shroud threads. Do Gunsmiths chase those threads with a chaser/tap or is there a different fix?
S shortgrass Well-Known Member Joined Mar 31, 2010 Messages 3,672 Location Weatherford, Oklahoma Dec 22, 2019 #2 Clean it up with a 'bottom' tap, Edd. Should be a 1/2-13 thread, but check the bolt shroud to be sure. It shouldn't be sloppy, but shouldn't be tight, either.
Clean it up with a 'bottom' tap, Edd. Should be a 1/2-13 thread, but check the bolt shroud to be sure. It shouldn't be sloppy, but shouldn't be tight, either.
