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Today a coworker and I made a trade. I ended up with a Howa 1500 in 308 Win. with a brand new Shilen match barrel and muzzle break. Also came with a brand new Vortex scope. I love the gun and haven't even shot it yet!
One thing I do not like is the bolt handle. Its too small for my liking. What I'm wanting to do is turn down the factory knob and thread it 5/16-24 and make my own knob. I'm just having a problem trying to figure the best way to hold the handle in the lathe securely. Pictures on the interwebs show some sort of fixture used to hold it. I dont have a mill so that's out lf the question. What does the hive say? Any ideas? I really don't want the bolt handle flying and bouncing around the shop! Haha
One thing I do not like is the bolt handle. Its too small for my liking. What I'm wanting to do is turn down the factory knob and thread it 5/16-24 and make my own knob. I'm just having a problem trying to figure the best way to hold the handle in the lathe securely. Pictures on the interwebs show some sort of fixture used to hold it. I dont have a mill so that's out lf the question. What does the hive say? Any ideas? I really don't want the bolt handle flying and bouncing around the shop! Haha