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Who Bends Bolt Handles in Middle, TN


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I've got a Mauser M48 bolt body that needs to have it's handle turned a few more degrees down so it can clear a ZRAK scope and mounts setup. No idea who does this and  I'm not looking for some boutique  hunting rifle gunsmith just a heat and bend a scooch.  I'm just north of Nashville.

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Not sure about anyone who does bolt turning in Middle Tennesse, but I would highly recommend Jim the Bolt Man. He did the bolt on my sporterized Yugo Capture K98 some time ago, and he is excellent and not overly expensive.

 

The Boltman (angelfire.com)

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  On 4/7/2024 at 11:37 PM, DRD said:

Not sure about anyone who does bolt turning in Middle Tennesse, but I would highly recommend Jim the Bolt Man. He did the bolt on my sporterized Yugo Capture K98 some time ago, and he is excellent and not overly expensive.

 

The Boltman (angelfire.com)

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I'll check him out. Do you know if he drill and taps receivers as well?  Trying to avoid shipping the whole gun that's why I was hoping for someone local.

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  On 4/8/2024 at 2:21 AM, GS455 said:

I'll check him out. Do you know if he drill and taps receivers as well?  Trying to avoid shipping the whole gun that's why I was hoping for someone local.

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I do not think he drills and taps receivers.  If you decide to use him, you would just send him the bolt.  He has a few options depending on what you want.

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Yea, someone would need to see the scope + mount on the receiver to know the geometry involved

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https://imgur.com/a/mIrSmMw

 

https://imgur.com/a/5WQyuWD

 

 

Here is my bent bolt.

I had a gunsmith install a one-piece Leupold base and extra high Leupold rings.  With the stock three position original safety, the safety does not clear the scope to go into the right most position (safety on & bolt locked).  The best fix would be installing a Winchester type two position horizontal safety, but good ones are not cheap.  So I live with it.

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  On 4/7/2024 at 11:04 PM, Choatecav said:

So, I guess my bench vise and a pipe wrench is out, right??

Just kidding......

I have no clue.  

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Honestly, that's what I did to one of my old 700's, but you also need a torch.

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The guy, Ted, who took over Sam Hosters shop in Gallatin took care of it for me.

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  On 5/29/2024 at 5:01 AM, GS455 said:

The guy, Ted, who took over Sam Hosters shop in Gallatin took care of it for me.

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What happened to Sam? He wasn't but about 100 years old!

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He's still coming in and working from time to time (saw him a few weeks ago) but the new guy seems to firmly be at the reigns

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  On 6/5/2024 at 8:59 PM, gregintenn said:

Sam was a grouchy SOB, but he could sure cure what ails ya.

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I got to imagine it's like being a guitar amp repair tech. Think of all the non-pro wankers you got to deal with.

 

It's no wonder they're all potheads (guitar amp repair guys that is)

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