Lead Poison 2 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I bought mine about two months ago and did extensive research on how to improve my shooting experience. I have polished the bolt but no profiled it and Im getting read to polish the bolt carrier. Ive done some searches on here and I read a lot about polishing the carrier. For the most is it for cosmetic purposes? Im dont want to remove any material from it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I take away the metal that doesn't look like an insanely reliable Saiga 12. Welcome aboard. You will grow. Many of us do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lead Poison 2 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 The bolt carrier is looking pretty good. Its almost a mirror shine. I assume that profiling the bolt will accomplish more than loading a mag on closed bolt, perhaps help with internal function and prevent FTE's? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 *Properly done* it can significantly reduce drag on the bolt on both the extraction and loading stroke. It should also reduce the focused pressure that certain bumps on the bolt put on the side of a plastic shell, which can leave a dent in the shell. Improperly done, it can cost you a part that is all but irreplaceable. Or you can make more drag, or pressure in the wrong places, but removing material in one area and not another, so that the bolt will have to fight the slope to rotate. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lead Poison 2 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I think the profiling part Im going to have done professionally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Or you could just go s-l-o-w and DIY. just a little at a time on the 1st one. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BOB A. BOOEY 45 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) Im wast really sure how much to remove. I've seen all of Pauly's pics etc and I dont wanna risk it. Theres was a place that will do it locally for nuthin so thats what I did Edited August 29, 2012 by BOB A. BOOEY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lead Poison 2 Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Sadly I would have to ship mine out for this week but I dont think it will be expensive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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