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englishman_ca
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Loc: Almaguin, Ontario, Canada

Re: The Lee Speed and LEC bolt handle
03/11/17 01:29 AM

I've done it. I have modified an old receiver that I mount in the bench vise for just this purpose. The receiver acts as a heat sink when bending the handle, to ensure the bolt body or locking lugs do not get too hot. Heat with a fine and very hot oxy-acetylene flame, work fast.

The underside of the bolt handle needs some material to be removed and profiled before you bend. A lot of trial and error on scrap bolts before I got it figured out to work right.

Once dressed, finished and oil blackened it is difficult to tell (other than maybe BSA martial markings!)

The rifle bolt without a doubt has the best ergonomics for working the action. It was an option on any and all of the carbines offered. I note that most serious hunting rigs do not have the carbine bolt fitted.

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The Lee Speed and LEC bolt handle	BillfromOregon	03/04/17 09:04 AM
Re: The Lee Speed and LEC bolt handle	Sarg	03/04/17 09:30 AM
Re: The Lee Speed and LEC bolt handle	henry_r	04/04/17 10:53 AM
Re: The Lee Speed and LEC bolt handle	Marrakai	05/04/17 01:17 AM
Re: The Lee Speed and LEC bolt handle	Roy	05/04/17 02:57 AM
Re: The Lee Speed and LEC bolt handle	BillfromOregon	06/04/17 11:50 PM
Re: The Lee Speed and LEC bolt handle	englishman_ca	03/11/17 01:29 AM
Re: The Lee Speed and LEC bolt handle	englishman_ca	22/11/17 05:37 AM

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