asmith80
03-07-2019, 09:45 AM
I just got back my Enfield sporter from the gunsmith, and one of the things I had done was to have the metal refinished using Brownell's Aluma Hyde. Before I sent it off, the bolt was very smooth with no binding or drag. About what you'd expect from an 80 year old rifle that has been well used.
Now that it's back it looks great, but where the Aluma Hyde coated the bolt and receiver I'm getting a lot of drag and binding. I tried putting some oil and then some grease on the bolt to see if that would help, but it just made a mess.
My next idea is to use something like JB Bore Paste to lap the bolt and receiver. I'm thinking if I can polish things up, or at least remove enough Aluma Hyde that there's a little more clearance, it should helps smooth things out.
Does this sound like a good idea? Thought I should get some alternate opinions before I go slathering this thing up and possibly ruining a really nice finish
Now that it's back it looks great, but where the Aluma Hyde coated the bolt and receiver I'm getting a lot of drag and binding. I tried putting some oil and then some grease on the bolt to see if that would help, but it just made a mess.
My next idea is to use something like JB Bore Paste to lap the bolt and receiver. I'm thinking if I can polish things up, or at least remove enough Aluma Hyde that there's a little more clearance, it should helps smooth things out.
Does this sound like a good idea? Thought I should get some alternate opinions before I go slathering this thing up and possibly ruining a really nice finish