just looking for a little more detail on a safe way to perform this mod. Lolly is always very good at providing details. It took me a while to be comfortable enough to do the bolt mod but it turned out great! Thanks Lolly.
Yes! You must have a
automatic feed ramp fixin' machine!
(kiddin')
The throat job looks like one of those "magic" & spooky things -but it is straight forward (and quite easy).
It is done with a Dremel (or similar tool) and a fine stone bit...either cylindrical or conical (conical works best) at a medium speed, working, in the case of the SKS,
THROUGH the bottom of the action.
This probably will leave a adequate finish to get the desired function, but it can be further smoothed via a round stone "stick" -by hand. Or (better) a felt tip & Dremel using red jewelers rouge or fine automotive polishing compound (dry stick)....the rouge is best.
While you need no more than average skill with a Dremel to do this, if unsure or inexpereinced, it is best to practice on some scrap metal (don't use aluminum) to get the "feel" -a small piece of pipe would be a good thing to practice on. The
"feel" is one where you are
less "hanging on a small grinder" than
"drawing/painting" with a large pen/brush...and, take your time.
That's it (it is easier than the bolt mod). Be sure to flush the metal dust & polish grit out well. BTW, I usually push a tight patch wad down the bore, just above the chamber...and push it through when done.
Lollygagger
P.S -Polish your bolt bottom while you are at it!
Dremel & tipsDremel conical stone tip
Dremel cylindrical stone tipDremel felt polishing tip(There is a shaft with a "wood screw" end that these screw on.)
