gunshack SAVAGE BOLT HEAD KIT won't work

[charliephoo]

I bought Savage bolt head kit and 223 bolt head. I found the detent ball is 3.94mm and it won't fit. I checked my 6.5 CM bolt detent ball, that's 3.15mm. See pictures.
https://flic.kr/p/2m4bMg2
https://flic.kr/p/2m4eEki

[wbm]

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[Robinhood]

The bore for the extractor detent measures 3.81mm or .150". Most people use a 9/64"(.140") ball when upgrading the detent. The OEM is a .125 ball. At least the ones I have measured. Apparently Gun Shack messed up. I would give them a call first.

You bought the kit for improved extraction, I would not settle for the factory one. I have some 9/64ths if Gun Shack will not make it right.

[charliephoo]

Thank you so much for your offer.
I did contact them, but nobody cares.

[Robinhood]

Thank you so much for your offer.
I did contact them, but nobody cares.

Did you send them a picture? I don't understand if they don't care. We can fix that.



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I hope I didn't hurt you feeling by posting a different opinion. I simply wanted to offer some information in addition to yours.

[charliephoo]

I didn't send the picture, but told them the ball OD that not fit. Also contact them from its website. Nobody responded. Thanks for your offer. I'll order some online.

[Robinhood]

They are a site sponsor and a lot of people on this site buy their Savage stuff.

[Nor Cal Mikie]

Local bicycle shop, plastic bag, caliper to measure for the size you need, pocket magnet and a couple of $$ will get you what you need. Balls used for bike axle bearings.

[Texas10]

You can buy 100 steel balls as they're called on Amazon for cheap. The 9/64" one that Robinhood suggested is the best size to use to center the extractor, however it's been my experience that if you're having ejection issues such as the spent cartridge dropping off the bolt head instead of ejecting, the issue may be the extractor itself. I cured a chronic ejection issue by buying several extractors from Savage and cherry picking the one that reached farthest towards the cartridge. I was only a few thou further but it made all the difference.

[wbm]

I'll order some online.

Sounds like a plan.

[Robinhood]

I didn't send the picture, but told them the ball OD that not fit. Also contact them from its website. Nobody responded. Thanks for your offer. I'll order some online.
I contacted them too. If they never tried to contact you, I will not be suggesting them anymore. You have to have a good product and stand behind it.

I really didn't mind sending you a couple but I didn't ever see an address posted or PMed.

Let us know how it goes.

[Dave Hoback]

I use these. https://www.amazon.com/3-5mm-Silicon-Nitride-Ceramic-Bearing/dp/B07BS98XLH/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?dchild=1&keywords=3.5mm+ceramic+bearing+ball&qid=1623679232&sr=8-16#aw-udpv3-customer-reviews_feature_div


I use Silicone Nitride bearing balls for many things.

[charliephoo]

9/64" Inch 440 Stainless Steel Ball Bearings G25-10 Bearings

[lskok]

Charlie and savageshooters.com friends,

I am very sorry that we missed responding to your emails. We are a very small online operation and during these times run a very busy retail brick and mortar gun store. We have had very limited staff, especially recently when my wife and I were out due to a family emergency. We have been receiving hundreds of emails daily and our staff has been working as hard possible to respond while still tending to the customers in our store. I would ask that anyone that doesn't get a response via email, to please give a phone call.

We buy all of our Savage parts directly from Savage, so I'm not sure why the detent ball was not the right size. We have taken of a measurement sample of the detent balls in our inventory and and found that all tested were .125. We are always happy to replace or refund any issues with what we sell.

Charlie, again I am sorry and we are more than happy to make it right.

Regards,

Lance Skok
Gun Shack
www.gunshack.com (http://www.gunshack.com)

[Robinhood]

Lance, Thanks for responding. I sent you the link so I appreciate the response.

The correct ball size for the factory detent is .125 The upgraded extractor kits have been known to be 9/64 or .140. Somehow one of your customers(Chariephoo) Recieved one that he measured .155.

[charliephoo]

Thank you, guys. and thank Lance for your offer in your email. as I said it's OK in the difficult time we all experienced. Hope your business getting better.