Proper torque should be adequate. No washer needed. In fact I wouldn't use a washer.
Ok question. I know the trigger guard will hold the rear of the action when I tighten the bolt. But what about the front? A washer will just keep the bolt head from sinking in the lamp rod and not keep the front of the action secured......
Proper torque should be adequate. No washer needed. In fact I wouldn't use a washer.
So with no washer the only thing holding the front of the action and pillar is the epoxy??
It is very strong. The washer would be a pita and could cause issues itself.
Ok thank you......So with a 1/2" lamp rod I should drill it out to a 3/8" hole???
3/8 rod...1/2" hole?
A tip I got on the rimfire central forum is to take a small dremel cutter and cut a circular notch in the middle of the hole drilled out for the pillar. Gives the epoxy a nice secure hold.
Thanks again Six. I managed to find some 1/4" x 28 bolts at a local hardware - $.40 ea - and have removed the 6M bolt. Indeed, the 1/4" inch one is a nice tight fit. Didn't shoot it with the 6M bolt in and went very carefully so luckily, I didn't damage the threads of the receiver or the trigger assembly.
With the pillar and the bolt being sized, the action is now functioning 100%. I made very sure the top of the bolt was not intruding into the bottom of the bolt housing but catching enough thread so the action bolt can be tightened down very firmly.
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