Bolt timing?

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Savage guys, how many of you guys get your bolts tuned? And where do you get it done, any good smith in SW Ontario that are into precision rifles? I'm kind of interested in the cost verses benifits?
 
there isnt much on a savage bolt that needs to be done. only thing im aware of is adding in the 357 brass on the end of the spring with the ball bearing to ease movement up and down. mystic would be a good one to ask.
 
FF, send me an email or PM.

I think I am the only one doing the bolt timing in Canada (????)

The bolt timing makes the operation of the bolt alot easier, lighter and smoother. It does not affect the accuracy of the rifle nor the feeding or ejecting.

Just the handling.

Factory Savages run the range of not bad to clunky, heavy and rough. This work makes them run smooth as silk.

Best to do the work WITH the final trigger set up desired.

Jerry
 
Dogleg said:
Could someone describe the process? I've got a Savage that could use some unclunkifization.
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Here are the things you can do to improve your bolt:

- Cut the fireing pin spring shorter or install a lighter spring.
- Modify the cocking ramp and polish it.
- Install a longer bolt handle.
- Install a bolt lift kit.


The lift kits are easy to make. They're just a cut down 38spl or 357 mag case with I believe a 5/32 ball bearing epoxied into the primer pocket. You do need to shorten either the bolt assembly screw or the cocking sleeve to make up for the thickness of the rim on the case that you used.
 
mysticplayer said:
I think I am the only one doing the bolt timing in Canada (????)
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I have done many Jerry and machining is required not just adjustments and a lift kit. I do not offer a service because I am not a gunsmith.


Adjustments and the lift do make a big improvement. DO NOT cut the firing pin spring. Fred Moreo of SSS is the man responsible for the lift kit idea, timing and truing Savage actions and several costum parts including triggers and mag systems. Fred does not cut firing pin springs because he found it to cause inconsistant primer ignition and much worse.

I'm sure Jerry's service will be worth whatever he charges and make a big difference in feel.
 
Its a fair question Joe. You should know what would be involved and how many are willing to get into it.
 
mysticplayer said:
FF, send me an email or PM.

I think I am the only one doing the bolt timing in Canada (????)

The bolt timing makes the operation of the bolt alot easier, lighter and smoother. It does not affect the accuracy of the rifle nor the feeding or ejecting.

Just the handling.

Factory Savages run the range of not bad to clunky, heavy and rough. This work makes them run smooth as silk.

Best to do the work WITH the final trigger set up desired.

Jerry
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I had a recent Savage build that had a bolt that was clunky, heavy, and definitely rough...Jerry took care of it, and it came back to me much, much smoother, and definitely workable. Now about 200 rounds in, and a little love from me, it is smooth as glass (no I am not stretching it at all). See him if you want someone who knows what he's doing, knows Savages, and is a straight up person.
 
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