Not sure about the "newer" bolt heads but the older ones had a bump on them so they could only be installed one way. Remove the bump and turn it over. No bump? Turn it over so it ejects on the left.
Not sure about the "newer" bolt heads but the older ones had a bump on them so they could only be installed one way. Remove the bump and turn it over. No bump? Turn it over so it ejects on the left.
Oz never gave nothing to the Tin Man, that he didn't already have.
I think he's talking about not ordering a new one and just using the bolt head that he already has but turning it over?
Having never tried this- not sure if it would work.... the plunger ejector would move from the bottom corner to the top corner.... so not sure where it would want to throw the brass.
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I don't use an ejector on any of my Savages, would that make a difference?
I pull the ejector rod and springs on all my rigs so the fired case stays on the bolt head till "I" pick it off. Single shot!!
The extractor holds the case on the bolt head. Never have issues. Can't remember how many times I've swapped bolt heads with no issues.
And the "early" bolts had a bump on their shafts that matched a slot in the bolt body so it could only go in one way.
Grind off the bump and the bolt head turns to where you want it.
Oz never gave nothing to the Tin Man, that he didn't already have.
If you have a newer bolt head and don’t use the ejector it will work fine. The I know people here have complained about their cases not being ejected after taking the bolt apart & it was because they had the bolt heads installed 180 degree out. So the can be installed. If you aren’t concerned with the ejector, go for it.
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