I'm sure it has been asked and answered on here before but I can't find it.

Bolt jump bugs the shit out of me. Mostly on mauser and Winchester rifles.

What can a bubba do to fix it.

Jump is often caused by the relief notch being cut too deep allowing over rotation if my mind is working right.

Dwayne talks about it.
http://www.customgunandrifle.c...ng-tips/bolt-welding

It's not an issue; just less than perfect fitting.

Bolt jump happens only when dry firing. When a cartridge is fired the primer stops the forward movement of the striker system well before the cocking piece contacts the cocking cam on the bolt: no jump. Try it with a deadened primer.

I have come to believe that a LITTLE bolt jump assures that all parts have found "home". A fit that's a little too snug can slow down the firing pin given some ice, dirt, etc.