New bolt on flatback

[Cornbread]

Will the newer round bolts work on an older flatback? Other than looks any issues?

[Dave Hoback]

No issues. It will work. However, the round bevel can easily be cut, filed, sanded down. Then just hit it with some flat black spray paint.

EDIT: By the way, it’s just the Rear Bevel, not the whole bolt assembly. But it all fits. Curious what you situation is, that you are asking this?

[Cornbread]

Thanks. I did notice however on a model 12 308 I have the lug portion of the bolt is.445 on my 110 it’s .502. I was under the impression the bolt heads were basically the same. Is it because it’s a 12 short action? Just wondering if the new long action bolt is the same as my early 90’s receiver for lug depth.

[Dave Hoback]

There is some difference between various Bolt Heads in the Lug Length.

https://www.savageshooters.com/content.php?131-Savage-Bolt-Head-Configurations

[Cornbread]

Ok. That looks right my long action lug is 1/2”.

[Dave Hoback]

Indeed. Not that it’s a concern with 308, or really any SA cartridge. Maybe the SA Magnums..

[Robinhood]

Pay attention to the firing pin diameter.

[Dave Hoback]

Ahh, yes.. Hence my alluding to the Rear Baffle in question, being separate from the rest of the bolt assembly. Good point out on that Robin.