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    Long action bolthead to short action, compatabile ????????


    Hey guys,
    Can you use a long action bolthead in a short action bolt ?

    Thanks in advance,
    Pat

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    Re: Long action bolthead to short action, compatabile ????????

    I'm not the ultimate expert, but they are different, so maybe no.

    Larry
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    Re: Long action bolthead to short action, compatabile ????????

    If the baffle lacks the extension as used for the .223 in a long action, it should work.
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    Re: Long action bolthead to short action, compatabile ????????

    Thanks guys, I appreciate it!

    Pat

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    Re: Long action bolthead to short action, compatabile ????????

    Savage made two differnt diameters of firing pin. You can read about it under the SSS vendor website on this same site.
    When ordering a bolt head, that is the crucial point, I think. I ordered a 6PPC bolthead and that was the only thing to know.
    I have an older savage with a dfifferent diameter than my newer one. It had to do with strengthing a particular part.

    gordon

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    Re: Long action bolthead to short action, compatabile ????????

    Quote Originally Posted by egavas101
    Hey guys,
    Can you use a long action bolthead in a short action bolt ?

    Thanks in advance,
    Pat
    I have had to shorten the shank on some long action bolt heads that I wanted to use in a short action bolt. Can't say 100% that you will have to do that in every instance, but I think that is the case.


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