Bolt too easy to open

[SvenLindquist]

Sell it and buy a T/C Compass. Better rifle same $.

[rbuck351]

Carry it slung muzzle down???

[EDG]

Carry it with the chamber empty and hold the trigger as you close the bolt. The mainspring and cocking cam will hold the bolt closed.

[Texas by God]

I just looked at one at the local gun store and I see the problem that you described. I would not like that either. If you take it out of the stock and look at the thumb safety there may be a way to add a rod behind the stock to lock the bolt handle down when on safe. I'd trade it on one that does lock the bolt, probably.

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[nicholst55]

I wonder if a smith could make a detent in the side of the bolt and put a ball/spring in the receiver to help keep pressure on the bolt when it's closed.

just a thought.

redhawk

A much better idea than running the locking lugs bone dry. We apply a very light coat of grease to the back of the locking lugs to prevent them from galling. Not sure that I would personally keep a rifle that the bolt wouldn't stay locked/closed on, myself.

[Texas by God]

Or a pressure pad on the wood stock model perhaps.
It's a lawyer design, a gun that unloads itself when you're not looking

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[Sean357]

Totally forgot about this gun till I started getting notifications yesterday. Vehicles issues kept me distracted.
Grabbed a handfull of fired brass and checked the action with them, looks like neck sizing only would help with the issue a bit. Offers a little more resistance to opening the bolt. And with wolfers friend and Texas both seeing the same issue I know it's not just me being crazy.
So I'll try adding an epoxy bump and use neck sized brass and see what that does. Rubber band idea would work but if it comes down to that I'll just sell it and get something else. Those Thompsons do look really nice.

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[Sean357]

Also thanks for all the input everyone.

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[17nut]

Good idea, but not a good plan for a hunting rifle in Montana, sometimes the weather is cool enough to freeze liquid oil and stick your firing pin.

Many moons ago i spoke with some Swedes from Lapland.
They had a pint jar filled with kero just beside the door and dipped their bolts just as they went out into the cold.
Never had a weak hit or sticky bolt.

[Goatwhiskers]

As Rbuck said, sling muzzle down. Takes a minute to get used to, but the bolt never opens. GW

[Texas by God]

As Rbuck said, sling muzzle down. Takes a minute to get used to, but the bolt never opens. GW

Plus it's quick to get in a hasty sling loop that way and shoot better.

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