Front baffle lug question

[KTP]

I just realized tonight that I have two 110 series bolts (both .473 bolt heads) that have different front baffle lugs. One of the baffles extends back the bolt and you can see about 1/2" when the bolt is closed, the other front baffle completely goes into the front of the action when closed. Why the difference ? Never really thought about that before.

[RP12]

The extra length limits bolt travel rearward, is one of your 110's a short round 243/308 ex ? Long cartridge for the short baffle ?

[KTP]

No they were both long action cartridges, but one of the actions is an old single shot (the one with the extended baffle)

[bootsmcguire]

Yup it just limits the bolt throw. All the 223 guns come with them (or at least everyone I have seen so far) and the older 110 LA with the SA mag boxes had them also regardless of 223 family or 22-250/308 families.

In a single shot it really doesn't hurt or help as far as operation, it just shortens the cycle a bit.