How to smooth out a savage bolt action.

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01 February 2009, 19:33

frank4570

How to smooth out a savage bolt action.

I have a used savage action I am building on. The action is not terrible, it is a little clunky. I would like to make it so it is smooth like glass.
Can you suggest where to start?
Thanks.

Sand Creek November 29 1864

02 February 2009, 02:22

RayGunter

Have the action trued and timed. The timing of the cocking cam surface in the bolt is the largest reason for the roughness of the action feel.

Talk to Fred Moreo over at SharpShooters Supply he can make it slick.

Ray

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02 February 2009, 04:09

frank4570

Thanks for the suggestion. I talked to my gunsmith today and he said this is one of the things he does a lot of. I'm going over in a day or 2 to learn to do it as he does it.

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Originally posted by RayGunter:
Have the action trued and timed. The timing of the cocking cam surface in the bolt is the largest reason for the roughness of the action feel.

Talk to Fred Moreo over at SharpShooters Supply he can make it slick.

Sand Creek November 29 1864