gunshack SAVAGE BOLT HEAD KIT won't work

[charliephoo]

I bought Savage bolt head kit and 223 bolt head. I found the detent ball is 3.94mm and it won't fit. I checked my 6.5 CM bolt detent ball, that's 3.15mm. See pictures.
https://flic.kr/p/2m4bMg2
https://flic.kr/p/2m4eEki

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[Robinhood]

The bore for the extractor detent measures 3.81mm or .150". Most people use a 9/64"(.140") ball when upgrading the detent. The OEM is a .125 ball. At least the ones I have measured. Apparently Gun Shack messed up. I would give them a call first.

You bought the kit for improved extraction, I would not settle for the factory one. I have some 9/64ths if Gun Shack will not make it right.

[charliephoo]

Thank you so much for your offer.
I did contact them, but nobody cares.

[Robinhood]

Thank you so much for your offer.
I did contact them, but nobody cares.

Did you send them a picture? I don't understand if they don't care. We can fix that.

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I hope I didn't hurt you feeling by posting a different opinion. I simply wanted to offer some information in addition to yours.

[charliephoo]

I didn't send the picture, but told them the ball OD that not fit. Also contact them from its website. Nobody responded. Thanks for your offer. I'll order some online.

[Robinhood]

They are a site sponsor and a lot of people on this site buy their Savage stuff.

[Nor Cal Mikie]

Local bicycle shop, plastic bag, caliper to measure for the size you need, pocket magnet and a couple of $$ will get you what you need. Balls used for bike axle bearings.

[Robinhood]

I didn't send the picture, but told them the ball OD that not fit. Also contact them from its website. Nobody responded. Thanks for your offer. I'll order some online.

I contacted them too. If they never tried to contact you, I will not be suggesting them anymore. You have to have a good product and stand behind it.

I really didn't mind sending you a couple but I didn't ever see an address posted or PMed.

Let us know how it goes.

[Dave Hoback]

I use these. https://www.amazon.com/3-5mm-Silicon...ws_feature_div


I use Silicone Nitride bearing balls for many things.