PT&G bolt head

[brfussell]

What performance difference can I expect after changing stock Savage bolt head with a PT&G bolt head? Just curious if it is an upgrade to consider?

[Robinhood]

Asthetics

[Nor Cal Mikie]

And a thinner wallet!

[short round]

PTG bolt heads are made for the .145" dia. firing pin. Using the .098" dia. firing pin can cause ignition & accuracy problems.

[mikgarus]

PTG bolt heads are made for the .145" dia. firing pin. Using the .098" dia. firing pin can cause ignition & accuracy problems.
What size firing pin do new Model 10s come with? I just installed a PTG PPC bolt head on a .308 bolt head, but haven't switched barrels yet, so don't know how it's going to work.

[Robinhood]

Do you have calipers mikgarus?

[Steelhead]

I got one to help a cratered primer issue.
Fixed it 100%

[BillPa]

What size firing pin do new Model 10s come with?

As of 2001 .095" where it passes though bolthead retaining pin and the shaft of the bolthead to the vent.

[mikgarus]

Anybody know the part number for the .145" firing pin?

[sharpshooter]

That part has been discontinued.

[sha-ul]

What diameter did the older actions use? IE Flat backs

[1raggedhole76]

I changed a model 12 LRPV from the factory 378 to a PT&G 473 when I rebarreled to 6BR. I would not expect any change in performance due to the "floating" bolt head design.