Savage 10, firing with bolt not fully closed, can it happen?
On another forum a member posted about a Rem 700 possibly firing with bolt not fully closed.
"It’s REM 700 and what I think happened is the bolt was not shut all the way."
this of course has created a "discussion".
Is this a concern with the Savage action?
Not to create a long heated discussion, but what's the likelihood of this happening?
Freeze this thread if it gets out of hand.
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Pin Fall with partially open bolt
I've looked over my Savage Model 10 bolt and Pin Fall with partially open bolt will STRIKE the Cocking Ramp, and rotate the bolt full CLOSED due to spring force. Spring resists cocking, but feeds back when dropped on a partial bolt closure.
The pin will end up fully protruded, but the impact force will be absorbed by the Cocking Pin hitting the Ramp. Probably not good for the ramp.
What will happen with most of the impact absorbed BEFORE the pin 'Touches' the PRIMER?
Here is a crude image of what happens.
The RED line is the path the cocking pin makes with a partially open bolt.
The Bolt head lugs will be partially engaged when the Cocking Pin is lifted from the cocked position, held by the Bolt Body, and transferred to being held by the Sear. The closer the bolt is to full closure, the Cocking PIN will strike farther down the ramp.
I think I got this right http://www.savageshooters.com/image/...ABAAEAAAIBRAA7:)
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Experts check my 'math' :)