At a loss...

[bullshooter]

When I went to put the bolt in my new Axis in .270, there's no way I can fully insert it to close the bolt handle. Obviously I'm doing something wrong. Any suggestions/advice?

[fgw_in_fla]

Bolt is probably un-cocked.
Cock the little button looking thing on the edge of the bench.

Can you see the firing pin protruding thru the bolt face?
It's un-cocked then.

[bullshooter]

[QUOTE=fgw_in_fla;300305]Bolt is probably un-cocked.
Cock the little button looking thin on the edge of the bench.


Many thanks for the quick reply. Although it took 4 men, 2 boys and a team of Alabama mules to move it. The spring has to be from a '49 Peterbilt.

[fgw_in_fla]

Actually, it's a front suspension spring from a '68 Pontiac Catalina.

Enjoy the new toy & good luck with it.

[GaCop]

actually, it's a front suspension spring from a '68 pontiac catalina.

Enjoy the new toy & good luck with it. lol!

[fgw_in_fla]

Sometimes it feels like a old GM front suspension spring.
You ought to see the edge of my bench. I have a specific area to re-cock bolts when doing repairs or service.
Even with a piece of 1" thick white oak on the edge it's still looks like a rat's been chewing on it.

[GaCop]

I routed the edge of my work bench for a piece of aluminum bar stock and screwed/epoxied that to the edge for cocking FP's, no more chewed up bench.

[BillPa]

I clamp the cocking piece pin a vise with the bolt vertical,bolt handle up, then push down and turn at the same time.

If you guys want a real challenge try cocking a Mod 70 bolt on the edge of a Loc-On tree stand at O dark thirty in the morning sometime!:p

Bill