Ejcb Posted January 3, 2021 Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 Hello all, My friend and colleague’s Bergara HMR in 6.5 seems to have some gouges in the rear of the bolts locking lugs. I have not had a chance to inspect the action for similar. He keeps them greased so am unsure what caused this - perhaps grit? I advised him not to fire the rifle until he was advised otherwise by a suitably qualified armourer etc - however would like your opinion on this. The second photo shows the gouges which to my eyes are significant. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted January 3, 2021 Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 I hate to see galled lugs. Bolt grease usually prevents it but grit could be the cause. Usually though if you have greased the lugs but a bit of grit gets in there, the shooter would feel it right away before it did so much damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ejcb Posted January 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 12 minutes ago, The Gun Pimp said: I hate to see galled lugs. Bolt grease usually prevents it but grit could be the cause. Usually though if you have greased the lugs but a bit of grit gets in there, the shooter would feel it right away before it did so much damage. Would you suggest the rifle would be safe to fire in this condition- I appreciate the photo isn’t excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted January 4, 2021 Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 Yes it would be safe - but it won't get any better. You could try to clean it up with a bit of light stoning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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