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Safety question re mismatched bolt
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<blockquote data-quote="cohunt" data-source="post: 1673781" data-attributes="member: 94491"><p>The bolts are generally the same size, the bolt face openings are different (to a degree) --- did you try pushing the magazine follower down to make sure it's not catching on it? </p><p></p><p>Find a gunsmith and have him check it or send it back--- it's not right if the bolt wont close without a cartridge in the chamber.</p><p></p><p>If you were to fire a smaller cartridge case than the chamber you have, the brass will surely balloon to your chamber but may not seal and could allow gasses to escape back to your bolt face, or worse- your hand or face. </p><p></p><p>Play it safe and have a more knowledgeable person look at it when it comes to safety.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cohunt, post: 1673781, member: 94491"] The bolts are generally the same size, the bolt face openings are different (to a degree) --- did you try pushing the magazine follower down to make sure it's not catching on it? Find a gunsmith and have him check it or send it back--- it's not right if the bolt wont close without a cartridge in the chamber. If you were to fire a smaller cartridge case than the chamber you have, the brass will surely balloon to your chamber but may not seal and could allow gasses to escape back to your bolt face, or worse- your hand or face. Play it safe and have a more knowledgeable person look at it when it comes to safety. [/QUOTE]
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