RH bolt to LH?

[2scars]

Can a full RH bolt assembly be switched to a LH bolt assembly using a new bolt body and handle? Or are there other differences?

Trying to flesh out all of the mods I need to make on a "possible" new project.

Thanks gents,

Brandon

[psharon97]

It can be done. You might need to talk to Fred at SSS on what he does to make it work. He converted a Rb RP to a Lb RP action.

[2scars]

Hmmmmmm...

[Nor Cal Mikie]

Kinda like fast cars. Speed costs $$. How fast do you want to go???

[2scars]

Well looking at it, I have most of the parts, so I don't think that's the case. I think you only have to swap the bolt head, so it extracts the right direction, and the bolt handle. And cut the stock, unless you have a lefty stock. Either way I don't think there is too much involved.

[2scars]

And the doodad that goes right between the handle and action, with the ball bearing detent.

[foxx]

The empties will still need to eject to the right. It's more involved than just switching out parts. I have done a lot of builds and action work, but will certainly have Fred from SSS do mine. His work includes a Time and True job.

[geargrinder]

You'd need to slot the action on the left. Fill the action on the right. You'd also need to cut the bevel in the abutment lugs.

You'd need a left hand bolt- head, handle, baffle and body.

You'd be in a couple hours of setup and machining and over a hundred dollars in parts.

You'd be more wise to sell the RH and purchase the LH you want.

[foxx]

Wait... I assumed you wanted a right port / left bolt. If you want a traditional left handed action, I would have to agree with grinder, you might as well sell what you have and get a lefty.

[2scars]

Nope, don't want a LBRP. The original question is just what is required to turn a right bolt assembly into a left bolt assembly, spoke nothing of an action. Which would be some machining, if I wanted to change the port side. He's why, I am looking at an older, pre 66 110 lefty that is in good shape, it's just a 7 mag, which I don't want. What I do have is a new to me Shaw 243 8t barrel looking for a home and don't want to put it on my hunting rifle. The early 110s had a goofy bolt head and barrel, so rather than being happy with one bolt for two guns, I thought I would put together a second bolt from parts. Whew, that was a lot.

Make sense?

[2scars]

Oh, I have a handle, bolt body and a few other bolt parts. Was going to maybe buy the LA RH bolt assembly that is in the classifieds right now to round out the parts list.

[2scars]

The body seems the same whether left or right. Which was the original intend when they designed the 110, to make it easy and cost effective to make a lefty in the first place.

[geargrinder]

The bolt bodies are different between left and right. Think about it, LH and RH cock on bolt lift. One cocks on clock-wise, the other cocks on counter clock-wise.

[short round]

Will need bolt body, bolt head, rear baffle, bolt handle. Will keep firing pin assy., & Bolt Action Screw.

[2scars]

Got it. Now to acquire the project rifle...