Need help, loose bolt

wilkup · 08-19-2013, 01:38 PM

I just purchased a new model 11 in 260 Rem and noticed the bolt has some play in it when out of battery. Is this a bad thing or will it hinder accuracy? If it won't cause any accuracy issues, I'll stop worrying about it but if there's going to be a problem with the gun I'd like to know if there's any way to fix it.
Thanks for the help in advance.

seanhagerty · 08-19-2013, 04:15 PM

Make sure the screw on the back end of the bolt is tight and don't worry.

stangfish · 08-19-2013, 04:34 PM

If you are talking about the looseness between the bolt body and the action bore this is how a savage is made. Very different than other rifle manufactures. One of the features of a savage bolt is the floating head. If that is not what you are refering to...Nevermind.

wilkup · 08-19-2013, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by stangfish

If you are talking about the looseness between the bolt body and the action bore this is how a savage is made. Very different than other rifle manufactures. One of the features of a savage bolt is the floating head.

This is exactly what I'm talking about. Thanks. Based on your response it sounds like this is something I shouldn't worry about and is standard on these bolt guns...? Thanks again for the help guys.