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Upjeeper
05-14-2016, 11:41 AM
I have a Savage model 16 (short action, .223 caliber with a bolt face size of 0.384") that i'm going to be rebarreling into a .308 (bolt face size of 0.470")
I've seen that PTG has bolt faces for around $90, but i've also seen Brownells has them for around $40. It's not a benchrest gun but more a deer rifle so i'd rather not spend the extra $50 if I can (money is tight).
The problem is, Brownells has several different bolt faces in the size i need but their catalog isn't real descriptive.
I think this is the one i want
http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/bolt-parts/bolts/bolt-head-standard-right-hand-prod12808.aspx
but it doesn't even call for a bolt face size of 0.470"


please and thank you

drybean
05-14-2016, 12:20 PM
Gun Shack has what you need $32 in stock

drybean
05-14-2016, 12:25 PM
sorry there out of stock

RustyShackle
05-14-2016, 01:31 PM
I think you want this

http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/bolt-parts/bolts/bolt-head-bolt-head-sku855-000-283-20652-45763.aspx

Part Number 104876

This is what I used going up to 7mm-08 from 223

earl39
05-17-2016, 10:00 AM
The thing is you want to make sure you don't end up with a long action bolt head. Go with someone that list the difference or call Brownell's to make sure you are getting the correct part.

Swissfan
05-17-2016, 02:27 PM
RustyShackle is correct. I just received that part from Brownells and it's a short action, .473 bolt head.

mrbuilder
05-24-2016, 10:29 AM
Will a .308 cartridge fit in and feed from a .223 mag?

Robinhood
05-24-2016, 05:30 PM
Will a .308 cartridge fit in and feed from a .223 mag?

No it will not.

Dave Hoback
05-25-2016, 12:29 PM
Your looking at the "Precision Machined Custom" bolt head. Go with the standard "Precision Machined" unit for $69.50. PTG parts are WELL WORTH the money. I used both the PTG machined billet barrel nut and .250" recoil lug, in my build. The bolt head is next.

Damon555
05-25-2016, 01:52 PM
Here is exactly what you need.....

http://www.grizzly.com/products/Savage-Bolt-Head-308-SA-RH/T27333?utm_campaign=zPage

It is a quality product.....