Rem 700 Bolt assembly

[Bonedoc]

Question on 700 stock bolt/bolt head 'gap' upon reassembling after cleaning firing pin cavity/spring... I use the Kleineindorst tools so it is pretty straight forward (no shoe laces, etc) and noted upon reassembly a paper thin gap between the bolt body and head after screwing it back together "if" I line up the FP detent (otherwise, if fully tight the bolt won't slide into the rifle)...

Does anyone notice that (and of course I can't say I noted it before disassembling because it is a fine small gap) or have an experience with such?

The rifle functions fine but I wonder. Thanks!

[Flyliner]

bump...

[Bonedoc]

Just to follow up on my own post... I "have" determined that the small gap between the shroud and body is 'normal' and fully functional. Thanks.

[kendog4570]

I think you are good, based on my interpretation of your description. The "bolt head" is actually called the bolt plug, and it must have some clearance to move along the 1/2-13 threads when the bolt is operated, which is roughly .019" for a 90 degree bolt lift.
If your actual bolt head is rotating on the body, you have other, much bigger problems!!

Picture?

[Bonedoc]

No rotation of the 'body' around the 'bolt shroud' and bolt moves as 'one piece' using the bolt handle... I didn't realize you could "tighten" it past the proper point but you can and the amount you describe is accurate. We are good to go. Thanks