Gunsmithing Lengthen a CZ rimfire bolt handle?
- Thread starter TresMon
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For which series of rifle? I've did several 455's before they changed casting type to the hollow ball handle. Once they did that then I quit converting them as TIG welding in new material to be machined made it time/cost prohibitive. Last I knew Polished knob had the same issue with current handles as I did. Anarchy Outdoors has probably the best aftermarket solution atm.
On porosity, every single handle I did had at least one casting void, but nothing ever so bad that I felt the integrity of the handle was in jeopardy.
Machined stem with worst void I ran across, still have this on my personal 455 rifle without problems today. Revised cutting geometry for a smoother transition on later projects.
Converted 455 handle/knob combo vs new style CZ casting with hole in ball section
Too bad CZ went that route, I enjoyed converting these. Did it for $65 with custom knob on a core supplied basis, $95 with out core. finished in cerakote graphite black. Think I have one left somewhere, lol. Some work holding set-ups:
On porosity, every single handle I did had at least one casting void, but nothing ever so bad that I felt the integrity of the handle was in jeopardy.
Machined stem with worst void I ran across, still have this on my personal 455 rifle without problems today. Revised cutting geometry for a smoother transition on later projects.
Converted 455 handle/knob combo vs new style CZ casting with hole in ball section
Too bad CZ went that route, I enjoyed converting these. Did it for $65 with custom knob on a core supplied basis, $95 with out core. finished in cerakote graphite black. Think I have one left somewhere, lol. Some work holding set-ups:
