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11-11-2019, 12:01 PM
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Help finding bolt
So, I'm in deer camp at the moment and had a mishap with my rifle. I broke my bolt. Borrowing buddies rifle for now. Can anyone help me source a new bolt for a Sako L57? Western gun parts is a no go.
I'd really like to get this fixed as the rifle is beautiful and passed down from my late uncle.
Thanks.
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11-11-2019, 12:40 PM
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i have to ask
How do you break a bolt aside from beating the action open with a club? Remington comes to mind.
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11-11-2019, 12:49 PM
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not like you can drop in a new bolt
gunsmith is probably required if you can find a bolt and fit it in your rifle for headspace etc. Cant likely drop in and go.
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11-11-2019, 01:00 PM
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Ruger 223
I break the bolt on my Ruger 223, Last week I left my rifle on the back of my truck on the hunting camp site, next day around 9 am was -20 degree, I took the rifle to shoot a coyote at the time I loaded I fill the bolt hard to close, after I shoot, I can not open the bolt 2 day ago at home (the rifle was warm) I try again and bolt open but the bolt body have a crack and the extractor broken, I think was over pressure, so do not shoot your rifle when is so cold
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11-11-2019, 01:19 PM
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You should have told me about the cold and bolt issues 50 years ago when I started calling coyotes.Have never had an issue with a bolt breaking in the cold with a variety of rifle makes.This even includes the Rem 788 which is known to have a weak bolt arm.
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11-11-2019, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by NicoyaHunt
I break the bolt on my Ruger 223, Last week I left my rifle on the back of my truck on the hunting camp site, next day around 9 am was -20 degree, I took the rifle to shoot a coyote at the time I loaded I fill the bolt hard to close, after I shoot, I can not open the bolt 2 day ago at home (the rifle was warm) I try again and bolt open but the bolt body have a crack and the extractor broken, I think was over pressure, so do not shoot your rifle when is so cold
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I have shot a rifle in a lot colder than -20°C with no issues. How about do not shoot hot loads from your rifle.
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11-11-2019, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by NicoyaHunt
I break the bolt on my Ruger 223, Last week I left my rifle on the back of my truck on the hunting camp site, next day around 9 am was -20 degree, I took the rifle to shoot a coyote at the time I loaded I fill the bolt hard to close, after I shoot, I can not open the bolt 2 day ago at home (the rifle was warm) I try again and bolt open but the bolt body have a crack and the extractor broken, I think was over pressure, so do not shoot your rifle when is so cold
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The problem wasn't the cold, but it may have had something to so with it being difficult to close the bolt.
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11-11-2019, 01:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pioneer2
How do you break a bolt aside from beating the action open with a club? Remington comes to mind.
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Bolt handles can be welded.
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11-11-2019, 01:33 PM
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Why do guys have to chip in with their smart ass remarks? Offer advice if you know something helpful and move on if you don’t.
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11-11-2019, 01:47 PM
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I think the fellows are trying to be helpful.
If you fire a round and it blows off the extractor and cracks the bolt there is something more that is wrong than getting a new bolt is going to fix.
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11-11-2019, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by andy1
U should consult a reputable smith with the full story. You don't want to repeat or kill yourself.
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Originally Posted by Buckhead
I think the fellows are trying to be helpful.
If you fire a round and it blows off the extractor and cracks the bolt there is something more that is wrong than getting a new bolt is going to fix.
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Both of these guys are spot on. Not doing the OP any favors telling him where to find another bolt till he fixes the issue that pooched the first one.
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11-11-2019, 02:00 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hogie135
So, I'm in deer camp at the moment and had a mishap with my rifle. I broke my bolt. Borrowing buddies rifle for now. Can anyone help me source a new bolt for a Sako L57? Western gun parts is a no go.
I'd really like to get this fixed as the rifle is beautiful and passed down from my late uncle.
Thanks.
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U should consult a reputable smith with the full story. You don't want to repeat or kill yourself.
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