every SAVAGE action ???
or all actions ??
Quote Originally Posted by sharpshooter View Post
Every Lapua and Rum action I have worked on has had lug set back on the top lug abutment. Why on the top lug abutment? Because the top abutment is the thickest. The bottom lug abutment is weaker because it transitions into a feed ramp, thus it flexes with the bolt head. The top lug ends up taking the majority of the the bolt thrust. The bottom lug abutment is almost .050" shorter on the Lapua action to make room for a longer magazine.