How is or what setup is used to true a Savage bolt face. is just the bolt face set up in a fixture,lathe etc. or is it done with a mandrel and fixture mounted in the reciever threads etc. ????
Thanks Harold
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How is or what setup is used to true a Savage bolt face. is just the bolt face set up in a fixture,lathe etc. or is it done with a mandrel and fixture mounted in the reciever threads etc. ????
Thanks Harold
My original post is irrelevant. I thought he was asking about truing the action face because I cant read.
I use a collet chuck to cut the face and the rear of the lugs.
Not trying to sway you from truing your bolt face but really not necessary due to savage having a floating bolt face unless this is a competition build or 1000 yard hunting rig. Have you tried shooting it to see how accurate it is as is? Just my opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by Uncle H
My post is irrelevant. I thought he was asking about truing the action face because I cant read.
Hopefully sharpshooter will chime in on this.
There isn't much involved or needs to be done. I chuck and indicate on the shaft then take a "light" cut across the face just enough to remove any dishing and or any chamfer on the edge of the firing pin hole. change to a right hand bit and square the junction between the shaft and lugs for clearance to relocate the baffle washer between the baffle and lugs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Uncle H
On occasion I'll check if the lugs are square to the shaft but usually its waste of time.
Bill
Bill,
What benefit do you get out of relocating the baffle washer?? I have never tried this, nor have I heard of it before. News to me, but very interested. Thanks!!
DK
It keeps the front baffle from wiping the grease of the lugs before they can get to the abutments.Quote:
Originally Posted by RatMag
Ahhhh, aiighty then. That makes sense. I never even thought about that.
DK