Garandguy
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- Jun 23, 2019
Just a quick question. I have an 1853 Enfield. The Bolster is threaded 5/16 x 18, and so is the nipple I'm installing. The first bit went in easily, then got real snug. The last 1/32 inch of thread remains exposed, and I don't want to put too much pressure on to seat it fearing it may strip. Is this normal? I haven't done this operation before. The hole gauges a little deeper than the threads are long, so it's not bottoming. Both nipple and hole have had the threads chased with a tap and die. Any suggestions appreciated.