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I am assuming that the photo showing the bolt handle is the "before" version, made prior to cutting the stock to allow the bolt to fully close. I don't see how the rifle could have been fired in the condition shown in the photo, since the bolt lugs would not be fully engaged and the striker would not fall all the way.

Considering the number of alterations already done, I don't think you should hesitate to make others which would make the rifle more useable, including relieving the stock until there is no contact between it and the bolt. The receiver may need to be relieved also. This can best be determined by removing tha barreled acttion from the stock and determining if the bolt turns through the entire 90 degrees when locking. If it fails to do so, some judicious filing or work with a Dremel tool is called for.

This should improve the accuracy as well.

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First, Lancaster, thanks for posting the photos.

XAUSA, Yes, the photo showing the action is prior to the mentioned stock modification for bolt clearance. I hadn't realized that the photo so clearly showed the bolt root not seated down at 90 degrees until you mentioned it. Also, I'm surprised the firing pin dropped as well. It does have the safety lugs so perhaps the firing pin would not have protruded past the bolt face to touch off a primer. As such I had only fired the rifle after I determined the headspace was in specification.

I was just having a rummage for the brass I want to reload. I have a bunch of Federal once fired brass that I think I'll start with. My usual powder to start with is IMR 4064 but a also have a supply of Vit. N140 that I'd like to try. Need to dig up my reloading manuals and get started.

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