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Pazzoco
11-30-2013, 11:21 AM
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/30/ryvaraty.jpg

Bigdave1977
11-30-2013, 11:22 AM
Wow, I would think that shouldn't happen. Like ever, under any circumstance. Seems like you would have stuck casings and even worse signs of over pressure before that would happen.

Pazzoco
11-30-2013, 11:23 AM
I have an FCP-K in left hand .308, and my bolt has cracked right in line with the extractor groove in the bolt face. Wondering if this is a common occurrence, and if so, how does it happen? Also, does anyone know where to get a good quality aftermarket bolt assembly? Thanks

Pazzoco
11-30-2013, 11:24 AM
Yeah, that's what I figured. Not sure how it happened

Bigdave1977
11-30-2013, 11:32 AM
PTG makes good stuff. http://www.pacifictoolandgauge.com/savage%20performance.htm

jhelmuth
11-30-2013, 11:42 AM
[1] I do believe that Savage would replace the free of charge
[2] PTG does make good stuff and I wouldn't see why their bolt head would be any different
[3] No... I have never seen (or heard) of this happening
[4] Should also be able to find a used replacement fairly cheap (if you don't want to go through the trouble of contacting Savage for a replacement).

What was the circumstance and conditions that this happened? (just highly curious)
I suppose there is always a remote possibility that bolt heads could be defective (have no idea of what QA Savage goes through on them, but would figure they don't just let 'em all through ether...)

Pazzoco
11-30-2013, 11:45 AM
I have no idea how it happened...I was breaking in my barrel, and I just finished getting this .29" group at 100 yards, and I noticed it was cracked when I removed the bolt for cleaning after my last shell.http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/30/etyjasum.jpg

Pazzoco
11-30-2013, 11:50 AM
I contacted my dealer, and they said they'd send it out, but it would probably be a couple months before I got it back. I'm just considering buying an aftermarket one because it would be much quicker.

stangfish
11-30-2013, 12:18 PM
Call them and ask them directly. Do not go through the dealer in my opinion.

jhelmuth
11-30-2013, 02:24 PM
Call them and ask them directly. Do not go through the dealer in my opinion.

+1.... stang is right on - call Savage directly. I would not be surprised if they sent you out a part right away via 2nd day service.

bythebook
11-30-2013, 03:20 PM
+1.... stang is right on - call Savage directly. I would not be surprised if they sent you out a part right away via 2nd day service.

That is right I would definately call Savage as the others said I would be surprised if they didn't send you a free one. I have never seen this happen either.

Navigation
11-30-2013, 04:39 PM
Nice group by the way! Sorry to see your bolt like that..even the best products can have one or two lemons..

RP12
11-30-2013, 05:26 PM
It might be cheaper to ship it back to Savage, unless you have the tools to head space already. If it's under warranty, they will fix it free, as well as give you a return shipping label.

eddiesindian
11-30-2013, 05:44 PM
It might be cheaper to ship it back to Savage, unless you have the tools to head space already. If it's under warranty, they will fix it free, as well as give you a return shipping label.

+1.....

Pazzoco
11-30-2013, 07:56 PM
I should be able to just ship them the bolt and have them replace it, hopefully... I'm going to call savage on Monday, see what they say. And thanks, Navigation.

sharpshooter
11-30-2013, 10:31 PM
That bolt head was defective to start with. I've never seen one crack like that even with a massive overload.

Pazzoco
11-30-2013, 11:06 PM
That's one of the reasons I was so confused...I'm using 147 grain lake city surplus XM80C ammo. Not a hot load by any means.

Smokey262
11-30-2013, 11:21 PM
Just buy a new one from any of several aftermarket vendors and be done with it. They are not a lot of dough. Heck, you could order it tonight and have it installed and ready to go early next week.

Pazzoco
11-30-2013, 11:27 PM
That's what I figure. I'm going to get a timeline from savage first though. Plus I've never done head spacing before

wlleven
12-03-2013, 11:06 PM
I have an FCP-K in left hand .308, and my bolt has cracked right in line with the extractor groove in the bolt face. Wondering if this is a common occurrence, and if so, how does it happen? Also, does anyone know where to get a good quality aftermarket bolt assembly? Thanks

Call Savage, and speak to Effie, if need be send pics or bolt back 2 day mail .... I'm sure Savage would like to see this and correct it right away.

Be sure to include your load data so they know you were not hot rodding it.


wll