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rocksteady
06-17-2011, 02:43 AM
]has anyone ever modified their bolt release tang? im sure i can do it, but was hoping to see some sample pics before diving into this project. if anyone has pics or advice i would appreciate it.http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l577/pawisland1/IMG_2106.jpg
Uncle Jack
06-17-2011, 04:41 AM
".....has anyone ever modified their bolt release tang?"

Modified to do what?

uj
Nor Cal Mikie
06-17-2011, 05:04 PM
And why modify?
Chameleoncamo
06-17-2011, 07:20 PM
And why modify?


its ugly as hell imo
Nor Cal Mikie
06-17-2011, 07:24 PM
From the beginning Savage has always been the ugly duckling but why change a good thing? ;)
Chameleoncamo
06-17-2011, 07:37 PM
From the beginning Savage has always been the ugly duckling but why change a good thing? ;)


not all of them have been ugly there side by side and 99 are pretty
rocksteady
06-17-2011, 10:37 PM
i wanted to improve the stamped steel look....i have ideas, but i was hoping some one had a pic so i could have something solid to base my design from. i was thinking of cutting it off just below the stock and welding in a machined lever of some sort.
nsaqam
06-17-2011, 10:46 PM
I agree that the release tab is hideous but the only thing I've done to them is to checker the tab.

I like your idea of a machined attachment but coming up with a design and welding it onto the piece could be challenging.
rocksteady
06-17-2011, 10:54 PM
welding it wont be as much of an issue as finding something that looks like it belongs there. i might just look through the gun parts at midway or brownells.
sharpshooter
06-17-2011, 11:22 PM
You mean something like this?
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/sharp-shooter/boltrelease.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/sharp-shooter/boltreleas3.jpg
Tbob
06-17-2011, 11:29 PM
You mean something like this?
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/sharp-shooter/boltrelease.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/sharp-shooter/boltreleas3.jpg


Nice! Can I call Lisa and get one coming??!! ;)
sharpshooter
06-17-2011, 11:36 PM
If'n you do, she will choke me!
Tbob
06-17-2011, 11:40 PM
On a serious note...........do you make these or maybe plan on it? I got SSS on speed dial..........talk to me.......
rocksteady
06-18-2011, 12:27 AM
thats pretty much exactly what i had in mind...how did you go about this mod? is that something you made and welded on?
GaCop
06-18-2011, 06:43 AM
Beautiful work Fred................as usual.
nsaqam
06-18-2011, 02:14 PM
You mean something like this?
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/sharp-shooter/boltrelease.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/sharp-shooter/boltreleas3.jpg


That right there is NICE!
sharpshooter
06-18-2011, 09:15 PM
No, I really hadn't planned on offering these. The only reason I done this one is that I was having a problem with the bolt release dragging slightly on the receiver, and as you all know they will NOT bend, they break instead. So while I was at it....I figured it should be eye catching and more ergonomic as well.
It is made from stainless and welded on.
Tbob
06-18-2011, 10:43 PM
No, I really hadn't planned on offering these. The only reason I done this one is that I was having a problem with the bolt release dragging slightly on the receiver, and as you all know they will NOT bend, they break instead. So while I was at it....I figured it should be eye catching and more ergonomic as well.
It is made from stainless and welded on.


Dadgum Fred, I had already gotten excited. I believe there might be a market for them. I know you are extremely busy and have more than you can do, and keeping these in stock would add to your workload. Would offering this as a service like your fluted bolts(I love mine) be an option on an action sent in for say a t&t? I'm not trying to be pushy and apologize if I am but your bolt release is light years ahead of what Savage is using.
jsteag
06-20-2011, 11:05 AM
I will take 5 of them!
jonbearman
06-21-2011, 06:57 PM
I would take four of them.