usnmars 136 Posted February 14, 2010 Lets start off with the stuff to cover my a$$. I am not a gunsmith just a hobbyist. Do this mod on your own free will, I am not liable in any way if you goof up your rifle. You know your own capabilities, dont start this project if you dont think you can handle it. This is intentionally putting wear on an otherwise fine rifle, but this process has worked quite well for me. Use this little piece of information at your own risk! WHAT IS NEEDED 1) about an hr of free time. 2) a copy of Enemy At The Gates 3)600 grit valve grinding compound(from NAPA) 3)gun oil(I prefer Mobil 1 synthetic 30wt.) 4)grease(I use Tetra gun grease on all my guns) OK now I am going to explain how to smooth the bolt. First off completely disassemble the bolt. You want to inspect any moving surfaces for rough machining. If there is something really horrible looking on the bolt, try to semi smooth it out with a jewelers file (we will do a nice smoothing later). These things were built during a war, so when they were made it was more about quantity than quality. So rough machining and poorly fitting parts is a common find. Now that you have the heavy smoothing work done, let Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt6669 71 Posted February 14, 2010 NICE write up Eric. I might have to do this to a Monster Mosin project if I ever get a cheapie. I was thinking about doing it to the M39 but you yelled haha j/k!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtrout 141 Posted February 15, 2010 Good info, Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted February 16, 2010 are you dry firing each time you cycle the bolt or just cycling the bolt??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usnmars 136 Posted February 16, 2010 just cycling. no dry firing involved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted February 16, 2010 It works. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted March 16, 2011 Great write up, thanks Harry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tallday 10 Posted March 2, 2013 Can you re-post picks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny 0 Posted July 1, 2013 Can you re-post picks? +1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites