Another basic question about Savage rifles

mathman · October 8, 2010, 03:41 PM

Is the bolt handle on Savage rifles a one-piece design or is the handle just welded to the bolt (like a Remington)?

Specifically I am looking at the model 10 precision carbine.

Thanks.

.300 Weatherby Mag · October 8, 2010, 03:46 PM

http://www.sharpshootersupply.com/

The bolt is not 1 piece design.. You can change out the handles...

taylorce1 · October 8, 2010, 03:49 PM

I have the SSS Tac bolt knob on my 6X47. I like the design much better than the Savage one. Easy to install took about a minute to do, but you might need a vice as the allen screw was tight.

mathman · October 8, 2010, 06:19 PM

OK...how does the handle attach to the bolt? Is it welded? Or is it attached using a nut? Sorry for my ignorance.

mathman · October 8, 2010, 06:22 PM

Oh shucks...I just found the pix I need to answer this question...thanks, but nevermind.

DnPRK · October 8, 2010, 06:33 PM

Go to the link provided by .300 Weatherby Mag and click on the "Bolt Parts" link. You will see a series of aftermarket Savage bolt handles.

The Savage bolt handle fits onto two ears that project from the aft end of the bolt and is held in place by a large threaded allen bolt.

The beauty of the Savage bolt design is the bolt head is replaceable and upper/lower lugs bear evenly.

If you want to change caliber from small case head to large/magnum case head, unscrew the allen screw, pull out the firing pin sleeve, firing pin/spring, head cross pin and the bolt head and baffle come off. It sounds more complicated than it is. You can change between small/medium/magnum bolt heads in 5 minutes.

October 8, 2010, 03:41 PM	#1
mathman Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,531	Another basic question about Savage rifles Is the bolt handle on Savage rifles a one-piece design or is the handle just welded to the bolt (like a Remington)? Specifically I am looking at the model 10 precision carbine. Thanks.

October 8, 2010, 03:46 PM	#2
.300 Weatherby Mag Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2008 Posts: 1,777	http://www.sharpshootersupply.com/ The bolt is not 1 piece design.. You can change out the handles...

October 8, 2010, 03:49 PM	#3
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,498	I have the SSS Tac bolt knob on my 6X47. I like the design much better than the Savage one. Easy to install took about a minute to do, but you might need a vice as the allen screw was tight.

October 8, 2010, 06:19 PM	#4
mathman Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,531	OK...how does the handle attach to the bolt? Is it welded? Or is it attached using a nut? Sorry for my ignorance.

October 8, 2010, 06:22 PM	#5
mathman Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,531	Oh shucks...I just found the pix I need to answer this question...thanks, but nevermind.

October 8, 2010, 06:33 PM	#6
DnPRK Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: LC, Ca Posts: 1,917	Go to the link provided by .300 Weatherby Mag and click on the "Bolt Parts" link. You will see a series of aftermarket Savage bolt handles. The Savage bolt handle fits onto two ears that project from the aft end of the bolt and is held in place by a large threaded allen bolt. The beauty of the Savage bolt design is the bolt head is replaceable and upper/lower lugs bear evenly. If you want to change caliber from small case head to large/magnum case head, unscrew the allen screw, pull out the firing pin sleeve, firing pin/spring, head cross pin and the bolt head and baffle come off. It sounds more complicated than it is. You can change between small/medium/magnum bolt heads in 5 minutes.