Duracoat on Savage action

[sscav]

I plan on Duracoating a Savage Hog Hunter in 6.5 CM and I was wondering if, when I spray the bolt body, should I refrain from spraying the bolt head in order to not

mess up the lug contact surface?

Thanks,

Brian

[RustyShackle]

I say do not coat bolt head. I’ve seen them painted but I think it’s a poor choice. The baffle doesn’t matter, but locking lugs of bolt do.

[Robinhood]

You could always mask the lug contact area. Tear the bolt down and spray all parts separate.

[sscav]

It sounds like the best method would be to disassemble the bolt and not spray the bolt head.

That seemed to be the most logical approach, but I wanted to see what the more experienced folks thought.

Thanks,

Brian

[blfuller]

Tear the bolt down and spray all parts separate.

This is what I would do and not coat the bolt head. FWIW.

[Nathan gravitt]

I’ve painted bolts before and ultimately, I wouldn’t do it again. Eventually shows a lot of wear

[Dave Hoback]

What Robin said!