Hi Jagular,

Thanks for the input. The gas key is tight and staked. The gas
tube must be clear since the rifle will function with the Ruger bolt.
Possibly the bolt was on the limit of the specs and 1500 rounds
later, is now out. Really thinking this is a job for S&W since its under warranty. to go further on my own would be buying a new
bolt and guessing at my expense.


Just curious if anyone else ran into this situation.