Well there's the problem!

[yorketransport]

Of all the random parts I've had to have to repair on rifles over the years, this is a first. I've never sheared off a bolt stop before!


I went to cycle the bolt on my 338/408 rifle and the bolt came back a little farther than I was used to. I didn't really notice it at first because the cheek rest stops the bolt from coming back far enough to come out of the action. I did notice it when I went to fold the stock so the rifle would fit in the case and the bolt fell out though.

Now to wait 6-8 weeks for PTG to make me one.

[BULLBLASTER]

Better take it easy on that thing he man! It’s only steel after all.
Jonathan_s calls that the quick clean bolt mod. 

[Biggerhammer]

That’s looking good!!!

[jasnt]

Are you running speed trials with that thing? Lol

[yorketransport]

Are you running speed trials with that thing? Lol

I was practicing my PRS style shooting. I just cycle the bolt as fast as I can and sling lead in the general area of a 2 MOA target at 500 yards. Then I run around and duct tape the rifle to a camera tripod while yelling “SEND IT!!!!!”, giving myself random wind calls and taking selfies. Yeah, you could call me an operator..... 

Honestly I’m not sure why it failed. The bolt throw is so long on this action that it’s not like I’m working it that fast. Plus at $4 per shot and about 700 rounds of barrel life I try to be nice to this gun.

[nwwanderer]

With all that recoil new stress points are bound to show, very large hammer!!!

[jaymark6655]

Hopefully that wasn't a precision rifle.
The bolt stop hits the back of the recoil lugs on the bolt, usually lapped to the receiver on a precision rifle. Beating the back of the lugs during rapid bolt manipulation only undoes the lapping by putting small dents in the lapped mating surface lug.

[jay.sharkbait]

Hopefully that wasn't a precision rifle.
The bolt stop hits the back of the recoil lugs on the bolt, usually lapped to the receiver on a precision rifle. Beating the back of the lugs during rapid bolt manipulation only undoes the lapping by putting small dents in the lapped mating surface lug.

I was there when the rifle was being built and all I can say is that it was mini-series worthy, or at least a Hunter S. Thompson Rolling Stone article.

[Jonathan_S]

  yeah that rifle is basically a tomato stake now, no chance of shooting a PRS match - sorry to say @jay.sharkbait

Reminds me that I've got to order a $40 part to replace one.  I do not cycle particlarly hard or fast but it happened to this rifle within 150 rounds.

[BULLBLASTER]

yeah that rifle is basically a tomato stake now, no chance of shooting a PRS match - sorry to say @jay.sharkbait

Reminds me that I've got to order a $40 part to replace one.  I do not cycle particlarly hard or fast but it happened to this rifle within 150 rounds.

I think yours was previously abused by a shiny headed dwarf tho that could explain it.
Yorke must just be a beefcake of a PRs guy. Do you happen to be a crossfitter yorke?

[Jonathan_S]

I was practicing my PRS style shooting. I just cycle the bolt as fast as I can and sling lead in the general area of a 2 MOA target at 500 yards. Then I run around and duct tape the rifle to a camera tripod while yelling “SEND IT!!!!!”, giving myself random wind calls and taking selfies.

Just about p!ssed myself reading this 

[yorketransport]

Hopefully that wasn't a precision rifle.
The bolt stop hits the back of the recoil lugs on the bolt, usually lapped to the receiver on a precision rifle. Beating the back of the lugs during rapid bolt manipulation only undoes the lapping by putting small dents in the lapped mating surface lug.

Precision is a pretty generous term for this rifle. If it can hold MOA to 1 mile it’s good enough for me. The fact that this gun even functions surprises me sometimes!  Like Jay.sharkbait said, there’s a fascinating story behind this rifle. As far as lapping, I won’t let any gunsmith hustle me into paying for that. Besides, lapping the lugs on a Lawton is like installing a custom exhaust on a 2001 Hyundai Accent.

Yorke must just be a beefcake of a PRs guy. Do you happen to be a crossfitter yorke?

Only on show days; the rest of the time I wear my normal clothes. Wait, that’s cross dressing....... never mind.  I’m not allowed to play with the PRS guys because I won’t shoot a sub-30 caliber rifle unless I can get over 3200fps. Apparently somebody’s worried that the 6.5 Badger launching 160gr bullets at 3400 fps may be pretty hard on their targets. 

[Biggerhammer]

Ah hahaha.

Yep those PRS guys are the junk!!! Don’t believe me, ask them. Hard to miss a steel plate the size of a 747 at 600!

Ask them what a “X-Ring” is and they Babel and stutter like monkeys. Guess there’s a reason their banging away at steel plates and not at least shooting F-Class. Some have lived and died the “Steel farse” and the groupies and so called “Proteges” that followed. TRAGIC!

Come on guys! A group needs to be at least respectably close to your aim point.

[yorketransport]

Come on guys! A group needs to be at least respectably close to your aim point.

Hey now, don't start making fun of my .5 MOA groups at 1400 yards that are 5 MOA to the left of my aiming point. That's how I know which spot on the rock face I'm shooting at.

I got home and checked the mail to see my new bolt stop in there today. This is the first time in 15 years of dealing with PTG that they've ever been on time with an order, let alone early! I should go buy a Lotto ticket or something.

[jay.sharkbait]

Should I print those 3D quick change versions for the next time you decide to get your "operator" on?