Avengr15,
What Chuck said....
After doing all those things FIRST, do a test....
Load ONE round into the rifle, being careful NOT to allow the bolt to slam home from the fully open position. Fire the round.
Q1: Does the bolt lock open all the way back???
Q2: Is the brass case attached to the face of the bolt, or does it stay in the chamber when the bolt comes back??
Best regards,
Swampy
Garands forever