Ya know, the more I look at this situation....

I'm starting to think it's "just one of those things".... Not to be confused with "things that make you go Hmmmm".

I think it's just the way things line up.

Eveything is where it's supposed to be. I had this scope on here already & used it last week. I just got the Weaver rings Friday & put them on. With the old "no name" rings the scope sat a little higher & away from the bolt handle..... barely. These new Weavers are lower & now the scope is closer to the bolt handle.

Like I said.... I think it's just one of those things. The bend in the handle needs to be a tad sharper.

No matter. I already chucked a grinding stone in the drill & made it fit. I found another bolt handle from another SS member so.... I will probably experiment a little.
I also have another set of rings coming from Natchez. Next size higher.

I'll see if I can put up a photo or 2 later on. You'll be able to clearly see where it won't fit & now, there's a curved spot in the bolt handle where it just clears.

Later y'all

Frank in Fla