Savage bolt lift kit

[bdogg]

Has anybody put a bolt lift kit in their Savage rifle, and was there any improvement or how do you like it?

 

[Calum]

I don't own a Savage but out of curiosity I did a brief search via google on this topic and there seems to be a fair bit out there about it. Seems to be a simple fix...if needed.

I'm curious if anyone has tried the thrust bearing trick I read about...

http://www.avidrc.com/product/1/bearings/192/5x12x4-Thrust-Bearing-F5-12M-bearings.html

 

[cody c]

I don't own a Savage but out of curiosity I did a brief search via google on this topic and there seems to be a fair bit out there about it. Seems to be a simple fix...if needed.

I'm curious if anyone has tried the thrust bearing trick I read about...

http://www.avidrc.com/product/1/bearings/192/5x12x4-Thrust-Bearing-F5-12M-bearings.html

I bought and installed the bearing kit, it doesn't reduce the amount of force required to lift the bolt, but it does make it a bit smoother, well I'd say noticeably smoother but nothing incredible.

I don't know that I would recommend or condemn it, it's a pretty ho-hum modification that is cheap. Try it if you want, but it wont make your rifle feel like a different gun and it wont break the bank either.

 

[skoal]

Theres a guy sellin em on the ee for $20ish I think ive been thinking about givin them a spin and see what the fuss is all about. Theres a guy at my range that wont shut up about them.

 

[strategoi]

Savages have a reputation for being hard to open. I practice opening the bolt not by grapsing it between the forefinger and thumb but smashing it open with a tensed up hand.

I got the idea from seeing footage of Finns smash open their mosin nagants bolts in WWII.

I took my Savage to a gunsmith (Jason Spencer) and he said the only way to make the bolt easier to open was to weaken the main bolt spring -- he didn't recommend doing that and so I didn't.

 

[bdogg]

Yeah, the one's on the EE say they will fit model 10 Savage but they wont fit the model 10 LE/MIL TR, it has the cocking indicator running thru the BAS,

 

[Joe549]

Savages have a reputation for being hard to open. I practice opening the bolt not by grapsing it between the forefinger and thumb but smashing it open with a tensed up hand.

I got the idea from seeing footage of Finns smash open their mosin nagants bolts in WWII.

I took my Savage to a gunsmith (Jason Spencer) and he said the only way to make the bolt easier to open was to weaken the main bolt spring -- he didn't recommend doing that and so I didn't.

I have a few Savages and the only one that had a stiff bolt was the Edge/Axis, and even it became a little smoother after use. The one on my 111 cycles a hell of a lot nicer than those on the M700s that I have tried.

 

[strategoi]

I have a few Savages and the only one that had a stiff bolt was the Edge/Axis, and even it became a little smoother after use. The one on my 111 cycles a hell of a lot nicer than those on the M700s that I have tried.

Sure...probably not all are hard to open...just the odd one here and there.

 

[Calum]

I wonder how much of this can't be solved with some rifle grease?

 

[drache]

I have a few Savages and the only one that had a stiff bolt was the Edge/Axis, and even it became a little smoother after use.

Mine was pretty decent after about 60 rounds. Wish I could find one of these kits though that would work for the axis

 

[Calum]

Mine was pretty decent after about 60 rounds. Wish I could find one of these kits though that would work for the axis

Indeed, the bolt on your rifle looks to be working pretty smooth to me.

 

[strategoi]

Mine was pretty decent after about 60 rounds.

I fired 450 shots thru mine and, no way is mine that smooth.

But its the most accurate rifle I've ever owned and other than being tough to open quite reliable...

 

[elimsprint]

I got a kit from Ishodu on this site for $25 shipped IIRC and it was a real, noticeable improvement and well worth the money IMHO. Drop him a PM and tell him I sent you

 

[elimsprint]

I don't own a Savage but out of curiosity I did a brief search via google on this topic and there seems to be a fair bit out there about it. Seems to be a simple fix...if needed.

I'm curious if anyone has tried the thrust bearing trick I read about...

http://www.avidrc.com/product/1/bearings/192/5x12x4-Thrust-Bearing-F5-12M-bearings.html

There's a spacer piece you need also, not just the bearings.
Kim

 

[Mystic Precision]

Improving bolt lift and cycling of a Savage or Axis is more then just adding a part. The proper job of bolt timing involves several steps and the entire barreled action is needed.

It makes a huge difference that is easily noticed and appreciated.

PM or email if interested.

Jerry

 

[Calum]

Sounds rather complicated... $$$

 

[elimsprint]

It comes with the kit from Ishodu and is the silver part behind the bolt handle and right under the end bolt.

 

[r204]

That guy in the video sure doesn't think to much about the paint finish on the hood of his SUV

 

[Calum]

It comes with the kit from Ishodu and is the silver part behind the bolt handle and right under the end bolt.

So like a washer or bushing?

 

[elimsprint]

So like a washer or bushing?

It is like a washer but I think it needs to be a specific thickness as it looks custom machined to me.