Hunta--I did read the post and it doesn't specify what type of load was fired when the incident happened. What I was trying to say is that the bolt handles are either brazed on, like Remingtons, or it's one-piece. Either way, if it shears off that would indicate defective/weak brazing or defective metal, in which case the manufacturer ought to make good on it, in my opinion, so I suggested that he send it back.
If Mauiboi wants to go through a third party, that fine--it's his rifle and his $$$.