PTG Bolt body

[HonkeyMcGee88]

I have searched and can't find many review or info on these bolt bodies. I have talked to a few people and decided I wan't to get one and have one question. The spiral fluted ones are out of stock at midway but they do have ones with straight flutes. I know from reading around that people don't recommend straight flutes because of how they can catch and mar the brass. My question is since the PTG bodies are really just a lightly ground flute, would they be shallow enough that it wouldn't have any negative effects associated with straight flutes?

 

[E. Bryant]

Re: PTG Bolt body

I haven't tried the PTG straight-fluted bolt, but based upon my experience with the spiral-fluted versions, I'd have to think that the flutes are still sharp enough to shave brass. They are certainly sharp enough to take small chunks out of fingertips while lapping-in a new bolt

 

[Some Day]

Re: PTG Bolt body

Order one from PTG and get what you really want.

 

[300sniper]

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and make sure you know that they aren't simple "drop-in" parts. it will most likely require fitting.

 

[HonkeyMcGee88]

Re: PTG Bolt body

What kind of fitting are you talkin 300?

Rotten i will wait for one from midway, mucho cheaper

 

[hdbiker1]

Re: PTG Bolt body

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HonkeyMcGee88</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What kind of fitting are you talkin 300?

Rotten i will wait for one from midway, mucho cheaper </div></div>

Definitely not cheaper. My spiral fluted one piece really does have very sharp edges.

 

[Flyingbullseye]

Re: PTG Bolt body

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HonkeyMcGee88</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What kind of fitting are you talkin 300?</div></div>

He's refering to headspace differences between the old and new bolt.

 

[300sniper]

Re: PTG Bolt body

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HonkeyMcGee88</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What kind of fitting are you talkin 300?

Rotten i will wait for one from midway, mucho cheaper </div></div>

Headspace can change. Lug length may be too long not allowing the bolt to close. Lug position/length may cause the handle to be too tight in the receiver notch.

I'd wait until I was ready to rebarrel to install a new bolt. Also ask yourself what you think the new bolt will do that the oem doesn't.

 

[E. Bryant]

Re: PTG Bolt body

The PTG one-piece bolts probably won't close without taking a few thou off the action lugs, and even then sometimes a bit of file work is required in the bolt handle notch. Lapping the bolt to the raceway is often required. If using a full-size M16 extractor, work will be required to get the extractor to snap over the cartridge rim (either by cutting a relief in the barrel, or profiling the back surface of the extractor).

In short, it's not a drop-in. They are gorgeous pierced of machine work, however, and when properly fitted, result in a very slick action.