Savage parts

Colorado Redneck · May 31, 2019, 10:02 PM

Midwayusa and Brownells don't have Savage bolt heads in stock, and Midway says "No Backorder." Is this the result of corporate ownership change? Will these parts become available in the future? I want to rebarrel a 22-250 and change to 204 Ruger. Thus, a 223 bolt head will be required. The Gunshack has these parts, so I'm thinking it would be prudent to just plow ahead and get the parts. The 22-250 barrel is shooting good at this point, but its over 2000 rounds, so remaining life is limited. Please opine about this.
Thanks!
Colorado Redneck

Mobuck · June 1, 2019, 06:22 AM

check EABCO(E Arthur Brown Company)

T. O'Heir · June 1, 2019, 12:59 PM

http://pacifictoolandgauge.com/195-savage-bolt-heads
Gunshack is a lot less expensive though. Mind you, PT&G says Savage bolt heads will require 'truing' by a smithy.
Have a look at the length of the mag box too.
"...result of corporate ownership..." Not likely. No Backorder usually means Midway can't get whatever it is within a reasonable time.
"...over 2000 rounds, so remaining life is limited..." 2,000 round isn't much.

Colorado Redneck · June 1, 2019, 06:32 PM

Thanks for the replies! EABCO will do the bolt conversion, parts + labor = $75. Not a bad price. That may be the best way to go. This isn't a pressing issue, but whenever accuracy degrades in the 22-250, it would rile my old Irish blood if it couldn't be changed to 204 Ruger because of corporate diddling.

std7mag · June 2, 2019, 07:44 AM

The inexpensive way is EABCO, the more accurate way would be PTG.
E-Sarco may have something.
Have you checked Numerich? (www.gunpartscorp.com)

RC20 · June 2, 2019, 07:21 PM

PTG has been reported as spotty on the accuracy of their milling.

Seems to be a go to in gauges so not sure how common.

May 31, 2019, 10:02 PM	#1
Colorado Redneck Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2008 Location: Northeast Colorado Posts: 1,993	Savage parts Midwayusa and Brownells don't have Savage bolt heads in stock, and Midway says "No Backorder." Is this the result of corporate ownership change? Will these parts become available in the future? I want to rebarrel a 22-250 and change to 204 Ruger. Thus, a 223 bolt head will be required. The Gunshack has these parts, so I'm thinking it would be prudent to just plow ahead and get the parts. The 22-250 barrel is shooting good at this point, but its over 2000 rounds, so remaining life is limited. Please opine about this. Thanks! Colorado Redneck

June 1, 2019, 12:59 PM	#3
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	http://pacifictoolandgauge.com/195-savage-bolt-heads Gunshack is a lot less expensive though. Mind you, PT&G says Savage bolt heads will require 'truing' by a smithy. Have a look at the length of the mag box too. "...result of corporate ownership..." Not likely. No Backorder usually means Midway can't get whatever it is within a reasonable time. "...over 2000 rounds, so remaining life is limited..." 2,000 round isn't much. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

June 2, 2019, 07:44 AM	#5
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	The inexpensive way is EABCO, the more accurate way would be PTG. E-Sarco may have something. Have you checked Numerich? (www.gunpartscorp.com) __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

June 2, 2019, 07:21 PM	#6
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	PTG has been reported as spotty on the accuracy of their milling. Seems to be a go to in gauges so not sure how common. __________________ Science and Facts are True whether you believe it or not

June 1, 2019, 06:22 AM	#2
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	check EABCO(E Arthur Brown Company)

June 1, 2019, 06:32 PM	#4
Colorado Redneck Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2008 Location: Northeast Colorado Posts: 1,993	Thanks for the replies! EABCO will do the bolt conversion, parts + labor = $75. Not a bad price. That may be the best way to go. This isn't a pressing issue, but whenever accuracy degrades in the 22-250, it would rile my old Irish blood if it couldn't be changed to 204 Ruger because of corporate diddling.