''Gene and I finally decided on our annual Super Shoot bet. He looked at my "high-end" Timex and asked me if I wanted to shoot for our watches. I looked at his Rolex and said okay. I guess that is confidence when a guy wants to do that.''
Last edited by Joe Krupa; 05-24-2010 at 02:46 PM.
I also emailed Jay many times over the years. He was always quick with an answer and a delight to exchange notes with.
I'm very sorry to hear of his passing.
Condolences, he will be missed.
Pat Byrne
The threaded pin that holds the bolt release in place goes in from the bottom of the action and is a blind hole..
If the action is just pillar bedded you can pull it out of the stock and see the pin hole. Get replacement parts from BAT, probably next day air if you wish.
If the action is...
Save for a Jewell, you won't regret it....
However, Butch ---- did you say the new Shilens are great ?? Didn't realize they were back in the trigger business..
We're very lucky to have people like Mike Bryant contributing here on the forum... I would pay heed.
Try a few pieces of new brass and see if it cures your ails.. If not you know where to look..
Thanks, Mike..
Not to play the devils advocate, but I'm aware of several benchrest gunsmiths that push the reamer with a dead center in the t/s... I suppose there's many ways to skin the kitty..