How to fix fix a bolt???

Canadian Hunter312 · 08-08-2004, 07:08 PM

hey all i own a north america arms .22 bolt action rifle but recently the bolt handle came off while i was shooting. i have tried using JB weld twice. first time i ddint clean or nuttin be4 applyin the weld that only lasted 1 shot. 2nd time i roughed up the surfaces a little bit and used degreaser be4 applying the jb weld and this time it last about 45 shots.

any other suggestions?

this gun shoots good so i wanna get it fixed. be4 it broke i shot a 7 shot group that was about an inch. this was at 60 yards. may not sound like a good group but 4 of the 7 bullets made one hole like a 4 leaf clover almost. other 2 were close to this hole while the flier made it 1 inch.

we cant think of any way to fix this thing. my dad thought of usin the jb weld again but this time use a steel punch on the edges where the handle attaches to the bolt to pinch it in there...i wanna find some sort of adhesive be4 i start doin that....

thx for any help

ch312

bigbulls · 08-08-2004, 09:09 PM

Know any one that can TIG weld it?

pharaoh2 · 08-09-2004, 06:29 AM

The bolt handle probably has a square base whee it sits on th bolt, right? Just hit it with a quick weld. Take it to a welder and more than likely he'll just hit it quick. Buy him a case of beer or somthing to show your gratitude. Good luck.

mauser06 · 08-09-2004, 08:12 AM

dont know how old you are but if your still in school you might have a program like my school where kids get out and goto school to learn things like welding, automotive, ect that are like trade schools i guess......i can have stuff welded by them if i wanted.......dont know about your school though.....i know its really popular around here......just a thought.....or find someone else that welds and take it to them....shouldnt charge much.....5 bucks maybe......it wouldnt be hard work.......