Best supplier for bolt head

[j_h_nimrod]

I am working on build converting an older 116 from a 300WM to .240 Weatherby. I need a new bolt head but have the older .140 firing pin and slotted head index. I don't want to convert everything over to the newer small firing pin. What is my best bet for getting a new, correct bolt head? I have heard SSS is good but hard to get ahold of and most other places are out of stock or not caring what I need.

Thanks for any help.

[SparkyLB]

Lisa at SSS responded to my first email within 48 hrs. of sending. I'm in the same boat as you. I'm going from .338 WinMag to 270 Win. I too have a large firing pin ass'y and the new bolt face I'm receiving will have the small firing pin hole enlarged to accommodate the older large body F/P. Try emailing them. Good luck!

[J.Baker]

Good luck, all the vendors are having a heck of a time getting their parts orders filled from Savage.

[LongRange]

call Darren at PTG.

[j_h_nimrod]

Thanks for the information. Hopefully I can get my new bolt head before my new barrel arrives. If anyone else has recommendations I would be happy to hear them.

[BillPa]

I am working on build converting an older 116 from a 300WM to .240 Weatherby. I need a new bolt head but have the older .140 firing pin and slotted head index. I don't want to convert everything over to the newer small firing pin. What is my best bet for getting a new, correct bolt head?

Thanks for any help.

You can use the .145" pin you have now. "If" you can find a .470" ('06 etc) LA bolthead open the shaft to the vent with a #26 drill bit (.147") and Dremel the key out of the bolt body.

Bill

[j_h_nimrod]

Bill, if I couldn't find an old style bolt head that was my plan. We are actually in the process of getting a new mill set up at work and I thought that would be a good project to break it in.