So a while back I bought a custom Mauser done by J.S. Darrow, chambered in 7mm Rem Mag. Never did anything with it, just stuck it in the safe. Today I was cleaning it up and noticed what looked like a crack at the base of the right side locking lug. Pivot the extractor out of the way and I'll be damned if the whole lug didn't fall right off! Not sure how I missed that when I bought it... Oh well. I'm basically wondering if I have to replace the entire bolt or if the head can be swapped out? I'd like to keep the bolt body if possible, what with the butter knife handle and jewelling.
ETA: The shop I bought the rifle from took it back without a hassle. I swapped it for an Oberndorf sporter, you can check it out in the bolt action forum if you like.
ETA: The shop I bought the rifle from took it back without a hassle. I swapped it for an Oberndorf sporter, you can check it out in the bolt action forum if you like.
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