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I was just reading a thread about the 700ML and the subject of the bolt retaining screw. I didn't know that if served the dual purpose bolt retention and headspacing.
I was having an issue closing my bolt when I had the Badger Ridge 209 conversion put in it. I removed the retention bolt for the first time (I got the rifle used) and noticed that the tip of the screw was flattened and had a burr on it. I removed the burr with some light filing and then buffed the "stem" of the screw with some 1000 grit emery paper. I'm hoping I didn't mess it up. My spent primers do not show any significant blow back but do have a slight gray appearance. thoughts?
I was having an issue closing my bolt when I had the Badger Ridge 209 conversion put in it. I removed the retention bolt for the first time (I got the rifle used) and noticed that the tip of the screw was flattened and had a burr on it. I removed the burr with some light filing and then buffed the "stem" of the screw with some 1000 grit emery paper. I'm hoping I didn't mess it up. My spent primers do not show any significant blow back but do have a slight gray appearance. thoughts?