Originally Posted by
charlie b
Welcome and sorry for your introduction to Savage factory service.
First, the sear does not engage when cocking the rifle. The cocking piece slides in the bolt cam area until it is 'captured' at the back of the bolt sleeve. Then the bolt is moved rearward to eject the round.
The bolt is then pushed forward and picks up a new cartridge.. As the bolt handle is lowered the cam goes in reverse and lets the cocking piece engage the sear
When the bolt is raised you should see the back end of the firing pin in the center of the bolt shroud.
It almost sounds like you don't have the cocking piece (that pin with large round head) in place.
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