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<blockquote data-quote="engineer40" data-source="post: 1119145" data-attributes="member: 90399"><p>Let me ask you this... do you want a threaded bolt handle for the ability to change out knobs at will? Or do you just want a different knob on your bolt handle? </p><p></p><p>Said another way, do you ever plan on changing the bolt knob once you find the one you like? </p><p></p><p>Because if you just want a different bolt handle knob there is an easier and quicker way to do it. This is so simply and easy that most of the "tactical elitist" will frown upon it. Or some people may say you "Bubba'ed" your rifle. </p><p></p><p>1 - Still purchase the bolt knob that you like. </p><p>2 - Still get the $10 HB grinder. </p><p>3 - Grind the original bolt knob down in a very similar way you would have if you were planning on threading it. But instead of threading it, grind 2 small barbs (like a fishhook) into either side of it. </p><p>4 - Fill the threaded area of your newly purchased knob with JB Weld and slide it onto the bolt handle where the factory one used to be. </p><p></p><p>If you don't rush the project, it will look like a high end factory bolt and nobody will ever be the wiser. Trust me, it will NEVER come apart. This is not theory. I have done this exactly as described and will probably never thread a bolt handle again. </p><p></p><p>I underestimated how much I would enjoy the extra leverage, grip, and scope clearance that a big chunky bolt knob would give me. The first one I did was just for "looks". But I loved it so much I now plan to replace all of my bolt knobs except for my rifles that are heirlooms or the couple I have that are collectors. </p><p></p><p>Hope this helps! Get er done and post some pics! I have subscribed to this thread and expect an update. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="engineer40, post: 1119145, member: 90399"] Let me ask you this... do you want a threaded bolt handle for the ability to change out knobs at will? Or do you just want a different knob on your bolt handle? Said another way, do you ever plan on changing the bolt knob once you find the one you like? Because if you just want a different bolt handle knob there is an easier and quicker way to do it. This is so simply and easy that most of the "tactical elitist" will frown upon it. Or some people may say you "Bubba'ed" your rifle. 1 - Still purchase the bolt knob that you like. 2 - Still get the $10 HB grinder. 3 - Grind the original bolt knob down in a very similar way you would have if you were planning on threading it. But instead of threading it, grind 2 small barbs (like a fishhook) into either side of it. 4 - Fill the threaded area of your newly purchased knob with JB Weld and slide it onto the bolt handle where the factory one used to be. If you don't rush the project, it will look like a high end factory bolt and nobody will ever be the wiser. Trust me, it will NEVER come apart. This is not theory. I have done this exactly as described and will probably never thread a bolt handle again. I underestimated how much I would enjoy the extra leverage, grip, and scope clearance that a big chunky bolt knob would give me. The first one I did was just for "looks". But I loved it so much I now plan to replace all of my bolt knobs except for my rifles that are heirlooms or the couple I have that are collectors. Hope this helps! Get er done and post some pics! I have subscribed to this thread and expect an update. :D [/QUOTE]
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