Savage 10 ML's

[banjoman 56]

Hi, I'm a new member here and have a question! Can Savage 10 ML muzzle loaders be converted to A 10 ML 11 and if so what is needed to convert them. If the answer is no, is there a source for breech plugs and modules for the 10 ML?

[Stockrex]

I don't understand what u are wanting to do

[banjoman 56]

I have the 10 ML which was the 1st smokeless muzzle loader that Savage made. I think they only made it for a year or so before starting making the 10ML-11. The 10 ML uses a different breech plug and a module that the primer is placed in. What I'm wondering is could my mine be adapted to where I didn't have to use the module. I know the breech plug would have to be changed and the bolt either changed or modified, but I'm wondering if it can be done.

[snowgetter1]

There is a place online. I think it is something like smokelessmz.com or like that. I can't find the page now. You may try a search on here to find an old thread. I know it has been discussed.

[Stockrex]

I have ml-ii, sorry not versed in ml orig.
U can buy anything u want from savage also

[banjoman 56]

Savage don't handle the parts any more, or at least that was what a gun dealer told me. He tried to get some modules and a breech plug for me and they said they no longer stocked them.

[45omega]

Google Arrowhead Sporting Goods then send an email or call Luke. He will point you in the right direction.

[banjoman 56]

Thanks! I appreciate that!

[huntted]

Look up Randy Wakeman. He has knowledge and parts a plenty

[banjoman 56]

Thanks! I've looked on Randy's site and he has parts for 10 ML-11's, but I didn't see anything for the 10 ML. I may give him a call and see what he has.

[J.Baker]

The 10ML was a one-year wonder back in 2001 or 2002, and like most anything made these days manufacturers only carry replacement parts - even common wear parts - for a limited number of years. Luke at Arrowhead should be able to fix you up with what you need.

[Stockrex]

https://store.savagearms.com/partfinder

Op, put in ur serial # and check if u can get parts.

So can someone pls explain how ml vs ml _ii are different

[banjoman 56]

Thanks for all the info! Stockrex, the 10 ML had a different breech plug and used modules to place the primer in. They resembled a 45 cartridge and were loaded much like a single shot bolt action rifle. Just insert the module and move the bolt to the closed position. The 10 ML-11 don't use modules, but the primer slides into a groove in the end of the bolt. There's a couple other miner differences, but these are the biggest ones.

[Stockrex]

ok, that makes sense,
you will need bolt head, and breech plug to change it over to ML-II version probably
I can pm you my serial# for MLII if that helps you to get the parts from savage using the part finder.
I bought a few breech plugs, vent liner and mother misc parts last year.

[banjoman 56]

Thanks, that would be great!