Got my Hog Hunter just about together.
Had a heck of a time with the bolt as it was in the original package but in a fired position, had to move the cocking button over with a plastic hammer head, just pushing, no hitting..
Once that was done I tried out the safety and it works in all tree positions. The trigger as it came from the factory was pretty darn good, so I left it alone.
I installed weaver bases that went on without a hitch and installed Leopold removable low mounts. I then installed a Weaver 1.5-3 classic scope that is just barely long enough to work, but it looks tough. I then installed a sks od green sling that I modified a bit, it goes with the rifle perfectly !
I then bore sighted it and it was very close to being on, a few adjustments and I'll be on paper for sure at 25 maybe 50 yds.
I put on the Cooley large muzzle break to protect the threads for now as the crush washer is .002 undersized and I must open it up tomorrow at work.
I will then send pics .... this is a tough looking rifle, I'm very pleased so far ;- )
wll
A Question About the Hog Hunter Barrel Nut ?
It is not the normal type that I have seen on Savage, Does it use a special wrench to remove the barrel if you wish ?
There are no grooves in it that I can see from the top, but I have not taken the stock off to check underneath.
wll
Muzzle Break instalation is a Job !
Got the muzzle break on, what a job !
Had to grind down the crush washer till it was about 3 or so degrees off. put blue Locktite on threads and used a hard stiff fiberglass rod that I happened to have that was just the right size to fit in the break. I had two friends hold the gun barrel while I cranked hard with two hands to get it into position, it was tough, but we did it. It locked up tighter than a drum and I'm sure it will stay put.
Will be shooting it this Sunday after orientation at my new gun club.
wll