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msummers
11-21-2012, 03:01 PM
I am converting my Savage Target action from magnum bolt head to standard caliber bolt head(308). Do I need to change anything beside the bolt head? Do I need a different firing pin, extractor, etc? Or can I use the firing pin and existing extractor?


Thanks
msummers
11-23-2012, 02:14 PM
TTT
timmymic
11-23-2012, 06:43 PM
Hey this site blows Try longrangehunting.com wayyy better
Blue Avenger
11-23-2012, 06:51 PM
I am converting my Savage Target action from magnum bolt head to standard caliber bolt head(308). Do I need to change anything beside the bolt head? Do I need a different firing pin, extractor, etc? Or can I use the firing pin and existing extractor?


ThanksJust a bolt head for the bolt conversion.
jonbearman
11-23-2012, 07:04 PM
We dont need lousy comments ,so go back to lrhunting.There is no need to publish that so everyone can see it.
msummers
11-23-2012, 08:03 PM
Just a bolt head for the bolt conversion.

Thanks... Site has been very helpful in my first 2 builds by the way!
txbdyguard
11-23-2012, 09:45 PM
what shank barrel is it?
msummers
11-23-2012, 10:13 PM
Large Shank... It's a Savage Target Action
txbdyguard
11-23-2012, 10:15 PM
You might have to change the firing pin and extractor. I would call Effie in Savage's parts department.
msummers
11-23-2012, 10:43 PM
You might have to change the firing pin and extractor. I would call Effie in Savage's parts department.

That's what I was thinking. I will call Monday.
handirifle
11-23-2012, 11:33 PM
I have converted from std caliber to magnum and back, never needed to swap firing pin or extractor. You may need to adjust the pin protrusion, but as long as the diameters are the same no need to swap. I'm also sure the airhead with only 10 posts above, wouldn't know a good site if it was stuck up his $$$.

I doubt there is a single site on the web that can give you more/better info on Savage rifles than this one.
stangfish
11-24-2012, 02:10 AM
Hey this site blows Try longrangehunting.com wayyy better

HE must be joking. Only a fool would make that statement when being serious.
txbdyguard
11-24-2012, 02:39 AM
I agree with y'all Handi and Stang.
msummers
11-24-2012, 12:06 PM
Appreciate it guys. Anxious to get everything in and put together!