Sweet Bolt Handle by Dolomite

[Okey]

Was showing off my bolt handle modification on another thread and Gordon took notice.

He had me send dimensions and mailing address. Less than a week later a turned extension showed up in my mailbox. It even had matching color in the grooves. This thing is just great. Thanks Gordon.

[Dolomite_supafly]

Looks good but how does it work and feel?

But most importantly what does Mike think of it?

Seriously, glad you like it. It let me forget about life for a while as I made it. Been having a rough couple of weeks so it was a welcome break from life.

Dolomite

[mikegideon]

Looks great, but I expected that. I haven't seen it in person yet.

[Okey]

Looks good but how does it work and feel?

But most importantly what does Mike think of it?

Dolomite

Feels and works great. Seems like a lighter lift probably because of the larger diameter.

As far as Mike goes that stinker has been to busy buying a new Press, dies and gauges so he can load that perfect round instead of shooting with me.

[MacGyver]

Looks great. How'd you do the coloring, Gordon? Paint it all then back on the lathe?

[Dolomite_supafly]

I tried painting it but couldn't get it the way I wanted it. I finally gave up and just used a red Sharpie. I just wanted something to give the grooves a bit of depth.

The "sleeve" is drilled all the way through and then is machined at 1.02 ID and roughly .5" deep on one end. This is the end that slips over the factory bolt knob that is 1" OD. On the other end is another depression but this one is just deep enough for the bolt head to sit inside and not stick out. The opening in wide enough for a socket to be used to tighten the bolt to keep the "sleeve" in place. The bolt goes through the "sleeve" and is tightened down. Think of it as a sleeve for the machine bolt in the first picture.

Dolomite

[bbeck]

Very nice!

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[Guest Lester Weevils]

Looks great! Ingenious way to make it look like a single piece. Aluminum or steel?

[Dolomite_supafly]

6061 aluminum. I considered SS and even brass but figured the aluminum was the lightest.

Dolomite

[mikegideon]

6061 aluminum. I considered SS and even brass but figured the aluminum was the lightest.

Dolomite

Okey likes heavy. His rear bag weighs 15 lbs. Guess it keeps him from twitchin' off the target

[LagerHead]

That thing looks awesome. Great job Gordon.

[Slpeod]

Dolomite - that is some nice looking work.

[ls3_kid]

That is sweet, looks very professionally made.

[Guest rebeldrummer]

nice work Dolo....looks great!!!!

what are you working on next??!!

[Dolomite_supafly]

nice work Dolo....looks great!!!!

what are you working on next??!!

I haven't decided on what I am going to do yet, it depends on whether I can find a Remington 580, 581, 591 or 592 for a project.

Dolomite

[Jon_L]

If I ever get a bolt gun, I'll be sure to get ahold of ya.

[Guest dubaholic2]

thats...a...red...rifle.........lol. j/k. killer extension, very nice work.