This is exactly what I did to my bolt to smooth it out. I took it a step further and did a 3 step jewelers polish to it, creating a mirror finish on the ramp and firing pin. It's really helped a ton with the movement introduced to the rifle when cycling the bolt.
I did the same and after a few thousand rounds thru my b14r, I saw wear marks on the bolt body and polished those areas and the washer between the bolt body and bolt head. Super buttery smooth now.
Be very careful that you don’t remove to much metal material or it could fire off a round when you close the bolt . It’s definitely a job for a Gunsmith . Best to send to Kenny so he can do it for you .
Great video series on the B14r. Can't wait to see your finished results! I love my B14r, and this particular step is very interesting to smooth that bolt some (though over time, it seems better and better on its own). What steps did you take wit h a Dremel? I hesitate attempting to take away any metal, but maybe just a polishing wheel and some Flitz or JB Bore Paste to smooth it out?
I would imagine the intent of the sharp transition is to make it less likely that the bolt handle is accidentally opened slightly after chambering a round.
So i have 2 bergara rifles. One is 6.5cm and the other is 7 rem mag. The magnum bolt comes apart easily using a 1.5mm allen but the short wont. The allen is too big when ive seen other people use it and it worked. Oh well i just thought it was strange my shot always seems to be a little off😂 ill use a paperclip
You said the newer B14R felt better out of the box over the older one, so does that indicate that Bergara has addressed the issue on the newer guns and this is no longer really needed to obtain a smooth bolt lift/close?
Unfortunately no, thiers still a significant amount of unnecessary bolt feel when locking down the handle. What I'm able to do is move the bolt lug engagement of the handle more at 2:30 position vs 1 o'clock to give you more mechanical force as well as polish up the surfaces. This makes it feel more smoother under normal bolt manipulation.
Man I’m hoping you make this an entire series !!
Ut! Oh! Joe's gonna buy a Bergara??? 😀
This is exactly what I did to my bolt to smooth it out. I took it a step further and did a 3 step jewelers polish to it, creating a mirror finish on the ramp and firing pin. It's really helped a ton with the movement introduced to the rifle when cycling the bolt.
I did the same and after a few thousand rounds thru my b14r, I saw wear marks on the bolt body and polished those areas and the washer between the bolt body and bolt head. Super buttery smooth now.
Ken you are a true asset to the shooting community. Thanks for all you do
Good Lord!!! Is there anything you don't know Kenny! Glad your building my rifle!! 😀
Neat seeing another B14R in a HNT26. Thanks for the tip.
Amazing mod and wow it worked well. I polished it up and I'm blown away at the difference.
Thanks Kenny for the solid information. Hope your doing well brother. Keep the videos coming. 👍
Good video this same mod also helps with the full size Berbara chambered in center fire cartridges
looks like a ruger 77/22 bolt was wondering about using it for a custom build awesome videos keep up the good work
Just picked a b14r. Action is smooth as silk. Going to let it naturally break in as far as the closing of the bolt tightness goes.
This Begerra B14r looks just like the Bergara B14r.
Think you got your eyes crossed sir
@@EagleEyeShooting Lol 😂
Thanks for the info!! I really need to do this to mine.
Be very careful that you don’t remove to much metal material or it could fire off a round when you close the bolt . It’s definitely a job for a Gunsmith . Best to send to Kenny so he can do it for you .
Really like your tips
Thanks you sir great information
Great video series on the B14r. Can't wait to see your finished results! I love my B14r, and this particular step is very interesting to smooth that bolt some (though over time, it seems better and better on its own).
What steps did you take wit h a Dremel? I hesitate attempting to take away any metal, but maybe just a polishing wheel and some Flitz or JB Bore Paste to smooth it out?
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What are your thoughts on polishing the area that bears on the part you polished? Are there safety concerns with that?
I would like to send my B14R to you how would I go about getting your information
I would imagine the intent of the sharp transition is to make it less likely that the bolt handle is accidentally opened slightly after chambering a round.
No..... its just easier to machine rather than using a 5 axis or second operation setup
So i have 2 bergara rifles. One is 6.5cm and the other is 7 rem mag. The magnum bolt comes apart easily using a 1.5mm allen but the short wont. The allen is too big when ive seen other people use it and it worked. Oh well i just thought it was strange my shot always seems to be a little off😂 ill use a paperclip
Maybe radiusing the cocking piece instead?
I would not do that
How do you like that Arken after a year
You said the newer B14R felt better out of the box over the older one, so does that indicate that Bergara has addressed the issue on the newer guns and this is no longer really needed to obtain a smooth bolt lift/close?
Unfortunately no, thiers still a significant amount of unnecessary bolt feel when locking down the handle. What I'm able to do is move the bolt lug engagement of the handle more at 2:30 position vs 1 o'clock to give you more mechanical force as well as polish up the surfaces. This makes it feel more smoother under normal bolt manipulation.
Can anyone explain to me, why Bergara has this two step bolt lift? I don't get it - neither do I like it.... Can it be modified?
My bergara w/ tenex won’t extract unfired cartridge from chamber. Does yours extract unfired round?
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Kinda sucks that you have to do that, but great info.
Leave it alone. That intention was put there on purpose.
Would be even smoother if you would put a little grease on the ramp.
I would assume so. Since I live in a dusty desert, I personally cannot run grease in my rifles
@@EagleEyeShooting dry lube maybe?
Yes, you don't want accidental discharge