Hello all,

I picked up a free (it may be a curse) stevens 200 barrelled action in .223. I called savage and determined that it is a stagger feed short action. Now here is the catch, it came without a bolt. I have literally looked everywhere and I can't seem to find anywhere that has a complete bold in stock. I have a really nice .300 aac blackout barrel and a mcgowen 7mm-08 barrel just waiting to be affixed to this rifle and I don't want to wait for a back order bolt.

What I have:

-short action bolt body
-savage axis complete bolt with .308 boltface - I believe all axis rifles are built on long actions so I am assuming this won't work.
-I also have access to a lathe and a skilled machinist for free!

1. I would prefer to just buy a complete bolt, I like tinkering but shooting is what I live for!
2. Could I make a short action bolt with the bits that I have?
3. Maybe one of you good fellows has a short action bolt for sale?

I am new to the forum but I have fully indulged in the Savage cool aid! Would really appreciate everyones help.

Cheers

Nick