How to load a savage so it doesn't jam?

**Dave Hoback** · 10-15-2023, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by Berserker

Maybe I am a moron. But with the vice grips I can only squeeze??? Those are probably better than how I tried to tighten lips, but how do I open lips?

They are used like this below. But I’ll be honest, if you don’t understand this completely, perhaps you should not adjust anything. Changing things without the full knowledge of what is happening only serves to cause more trouble.

There is also this style. The actual tool. (I would just make one)
https://www.kiprecision.com/shop/ki-...n-mag-lip-tool

**Berserker** · 10-15-2023, 10:22 AM

I rebuild engines. So I know a bit about wrenches. It just seems getting a good grip on it i tough.

I was thinking something that opened up, like how you do with circ clip pliers.

**Dave Hoback** · 10-15-2023, 10:33 AM

It’s your call. I wasn’t trying to impugn, only further educate with caution. Of course I don’t know you or your background. I can only gauge by the questions individuals ask here.

Here is a video with detailed explanation & demonstration.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TUqHxlOOIQ

**wbm** · 10-15-2023, 11:04 AM

Good luck with it.

**prdatr** · 10-15-2023, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by Dave Hoback

It’s your call. I wasn’t trying to impugn, only further educate with caution. Of course I don’t know you or your background. I can only gauge by the questions individuals ask here.

Here is a video with detailed explanation & demonstration.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TUqHxlOOIQ

Good Video.