Hello, everyone
I am new to this site. I have 2 Savage Model 12's and shoot them both on a regular basis.
I just bought a 112 Model J in .223. Model J is the intermediate length action, longer than a short, shorter than a long. Rifle was born in 1976, according to Savage. That was all they could tell me about this rifle, as they said their records didn't go back that far. My question is, will a long action bolt face work on this bolt? I measured from face to center of retaining pin on my 2 short actions, they will not interchange. I don't have a long action that I can check. Reason is, I bought this for my 12 yr old nephew to learn on, maybe get him into competition. At some point in the future, I would like to rebarrel this rifle in a 6.5 mm cartridge, which would require a bolt head change. Can any one help me out, or maybe tell me where I can buy either a bolt head or a complete bolt for the Model J? Thanks in advance for your time and help.
Joeelvis




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