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    Action truing


    The recess cut for the "axis recoil lug" is the metal turned to make surface flat,trued?
    I am getting a new barrel and want to use standard savage recoil lug
    Cant post a picture yet
    Thanks Busted Leg

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    Yes, I cant remember but I think the relief is arond 3/16ths deep. That is removed so that the standard savage recoil lug has a full 360 degrees of contact. Get a ground one if you can.
    Last edited by stangfish; 09-02-2013 at 10:07 AM.

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    You are correct Stang. I posted about this topic awhile back.

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    dbl post
    Last edited by JWW123; 09-02-2013 at 10:30 AM.

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    its easy to do takes a lathe and mill about 30 min. time

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    There is a proper way to do this.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stangfish View Post
    There is a proper way to do this.
    4" disc grinder or a dremel tool?

    I have one to do too.......so I'll bite, what is the proper way to face off the front of the receiver?

    My plan was to chuck it up in the lathe with brass shims to keep from mussing up the finish....then dial indicate on the OD of the receiver, then tap it around and adjust the run-out to zero in two locations so I know it is running true....then face off the notch.

    Can i rely on the inside of the receiver being concentric with the OD?....or do I need to have a way to set it up based on the bolt lug recesses?
    Last edited by daviscustom; 09-03-2013 at 09:40 PM.

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    I like the way this guy has done it. The primarything is to have the bolt raceway as true as possible when truing and action. Something often overlooked is the axis of the scope base screw holes.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue3rOgZOm6g

    This is a remington but the standard for truing an action face.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1NlIKGO6XM

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    Looks like a plan......not as easy as my plan, but probably better results then my plan.

    Thanks for the links.

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    Quote Originally Posted by daviscustom View Post
    4" disc grinder or a dremel tool?

    I have one to do too.......so I'll bite, what is the proper way to face off the front of the receiver?

    My plan was to chuck it up in the lathe with brass shims to keep from mussing up the finish....then dial indicate on the OD of the receiver, then tap it around and adjust the run-out to zero in two locations so I know it is running true....then face off the notch.

    Can i rely on the inside of the receiver being concentric with the OD?....or do I need to have a way to set it up based on the bolt lug recesses?
    That is the wrong way. You need an action holding jig where you can adjust front and rear in 4 directions independently. I built my own and I use PT&G rod and bushings.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sinman View Post
    That is the wrong way. You need an action holding jig where you can adjust front and rear in 4 directions independently. I built my own and I use PT&G rod and bushings.
    Devin? Sin-Arms?

    I figured my way wasn't the right way....I like making a threaded insert for the front and a tight fitting rod to go in the bolt raceway....live center in the front and adjust rod for zero runout in the rear. Seems like that should do nicely
    Last edited by daviscustom; 09-03-2013 at 10:18 PM.

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    Might even cut a larger center in the chuck end and drive with a dog so you don't induce some unwanted stress.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stangfish View Post
    Might even cut a larger center in the chuck end and drive with a dog so you don't induce some unwanted stress.
    Oh yes....nicely played!.....and no big deal to pull off either.

    I knew you guys would have me lined out in no time. I run a manual lathe all day, but I don't get a lot of time to do gun work so I wasn't sure the best way to do it.

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    I run a manual lathe all day, but I don't get a lot of time to do gun work so I wasn't sure the best way to do it.
    I know the feeling.

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    I have machine tool envy...I want to come over to your houses and learn how to play with your toys!

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    Quote Originally Posted by thomae View Post
    I have machine tool envy...I want to come over to your houses and learn how to play with your toys!
    Amen to that. Would love to have knowledge and tools to do some of my own work.
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    Quote Originally Posted by thomae View Post
    I have machine tool envy...I want to come over to your houses and learn how to play with your toys!
    You are welcome to come hang out.....but it's a pretty hefty drive from PA to Missouri......Kansas on the other hand.....that's doable. 87 predator you're not a Jayhawk fan are you?

    I was pretty pleased with my little 10" Atlas lathe I have at home....before I started working full time in a machine shop. Now it is just a toy that rarely gets used. Now when I use it, it is hard to believe how much flex there is in the machine and how wimpy it is.
    Last edited by daviscustom; 09-04-2013 at 05:48 PM.

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