Hey guys,
I'm asking for help finding a part. The gun, a Winchester M70 in 270 Win., was my FIRST gun purchase when I bought it new in 1975. Some years ago, the pin that holds the bolt shroud attached to, and covering, the back of the bolt broke, causing me to lose the bolt shroud. I found a replacement bolt shroud/pin from Numrich Arms for about $5. About 10 years ago, this happened again. At the time, I couldn't find one anywhere, including Numrich Arms. The closest I found was to buy a new replacement bolt. Through the years, Win changed the construction of the bolt. Whereas the old bolt had a separate shroud (looked kinda like a sewing thimble) that covered the back of the bolt and was retained w/ a pin, the newer bolt has a shroud that's built into the bolt. Instead, I bought a roll-pin from a supply house to make the gun functional. Since then, I've transitioned to using handguns for all my deer hunting so have shot the 270 very little. Nevertheless, I'd decided again try and repair the gun.

First, does anyone have any good suggestions as to where I should look for the parts? Second, I've always worried whether the action is safe as it's currently set up, just using the roll pin at the rear of the action. Does anyone know for certain?
Thanks.

Hey: Just send the rifle to a compotent gunsmith and have fix it once and for all. Try Jim Kobe

I found my notes from the last time I looked for the part. Don't know if it helps any, but it's actually called the "bolt sleeve cap and pin."

Duane, thanks for the suggestion. Do you have a ph # or email address for Jim Kobe?

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Originally posted by Gary T:
Do you have a ph # or email address for Jim Kobe?

Jim posts here. Look at his profile for contact information such as mail address. Or you can PM here...

http://forums.accuratereloadin...age=profile&u=129108

- mike

Thanks, Mike.

The last one I did, I just made it using a duplicate from a donor rifle. They're not to bad to make. Another option

blagg,
Yah, that's a pretty obvious option that had eluded me..... Thanks. A ny idea whether or not there are any safety concerns using a roll pin as opposed to the factory pin. In other words, is the shooter at risk for injury if the roll pin breaks?