Magnum Bolt Head Altering

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10-18-2009, 11:12 PM
Carvera

Magnum Bolt Head Altering

I am wanting to take (what I believe is a long action .532" magnum bolt head) and trim enough off in order to use it in a short action bolt. Who has done this, (or had it done) and could you provide pictures on the "tail end".

From what I understand you need to trim off .185" off of the "tail end" in order to use it in a short action bolt.

I don't want to go with the a whole other firing pin, newer magnum bolt head, and the relieved front baffle.

Who can help?
10-19-2009, 12:09 AM
dcloco

Re: Magnum Bolt Head Altering

Why not just buy a new WSM bolthead?
10-19-2009, 09:09 AM
Blue Avenger

Re: Magnum Bolt Head Altering

[img width=600 height=450]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v675/gcidso123/savagebolt009.jpg[/img]

left .473 / center - .532 / right - shortened .532

Make it match the head your trading out and your pin length can stay the same. :)
10-19-2009, 09:12 AM
Blue Avenger

Re: Magnum Bolt Head Altering

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcloco

Why not just buy a new WSM bolthead?

factory WSM receivers use controlled round feed and ejection. you could, but you would have no ejector.

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