Re: Old bolt in new Savage??
The cocked indicator makes no sense to me. If the bolt is closed, it's cocked. The only time it isn't is when I have just fired a round but then I cycle the action and it's cocked.
Re: Old bolt in new Savage??
It would be very easy to accomplish what you want. All you need is a solid bolt assembly screw and the standard cocking piece. I have both items on the shelf, about 8 bucks.
Re: Old bolt in new Savage??
Sharp & Fjold,
Thanks for your comments. Is there any solid reason for needing a 'cocked' indicator. I agree completly iwth Fjold in his assessment of the whole issue. But maybe I have overlooked something...
Also, would there be any headspace issues with switching bolt components?
Thanks again.
Re: Old bolt in new Savage??
Headspace is controlled by the bolt head. Changing the bolt assembly screw and cocking piece has nothing to do with it.
Re: Old bolt in new Savage??
I understand the bolt assembly screw but why is a new cocking piece needed? I have not seen the new style bolt yet so forgive me if is obvious.
Re: Old bolt in new Savage??
Pull the firing pin assembly out of the old bolt and bas drop it into the new bolt and tighten up the BAS. Your done I have done it on 2 of mine so i could do a lift job easier.
Re: Old bolt in new Savage??
So you can't just change the BAS? Why the firing pin assembly and cocking piece?
Re: Old bolt in new Savage??
The firing pin has an extension on it that acts as the indictator. The old style does not. They has different BAS and firing pin but the cocking piece is the same.