Dick?
Savage firing pin?
- Thread starter Thor357
- Start date
That design has issues. Savage claims no problem but the new springs are different than the ones that came out. They only wanted to sell them to a ffl licensee, fwiw. I'd get and install the new spring set up, even though you got it working for now. Not expensive and it needs done. I've seen a bunch of ftf issues with that design, on virtually brand new guns. Hell, brand new ones that wouldn't fire, too. Thought it was just gummed up oil but it was deeper than that and the new springs cured it.
DShortt
Gold $$ Contributor
Lol! Richard.
SHEESH!!! Do people NOT read what I posted just a few posts back????
No, I said Dick!
Nah, more like annoyed.
I didn't read them all at first so I went back and read them. Still didn't see where you changed the springs. You did mention re-seating the primers as fixing your particular gun.
So I'll say it again...that design has issues for which Savage changed the spring design. It's well worth doing because I've seen it on about a half dozen brand new or nearly new guns..and the replacement springs cured each of them. Does that annoy you? Do you feel better now?
It may be of help to someone else that reads this so chill. It'll be ok. I promise.
Why would I change a spring if i no longer have an issue with FTF's
Why would Savage change the spring design when they told me they didn't have a problem? Who knows, right?Why would I change a spring if i no longer have an issue with FTF's
Dang that took a bit of a turn. Yeah Savage will only ship internal parts of a bolt to a ffl, so spent the morning dealing with that. Should ship out tomorrow. Makes absolutely no sense but so is the times i guess.
I have an older savage long action with adjustable firing pin that I'm gonna take the parts out and see if they will work in this newer bolt when I get time so I'll know for future reference.
I have an older savage long action with adjustable firing pin that I'm gonna take the parts out and see if they will work in this newer bolt when I get time so I'll know for future reference.
You WILL have a problem, its a poor cheap design easily repaired . If you listen to knowledgeable smiths you will not need to be so childish.Why would I change a spring if i no longer have an issue with FTF's
Your current fp is heavy , non adjustable and just barely adequate. Now if you know why good fp strikes are important to good accuracy you would change it . A barely adequate strike is going to give you inconsistent strikes , which means inconsistent velocities, and we all know what that means .
A fully adjustable, lighter , faster FACTORY fp set up is available.
Savage copied the axis fp design to save money , period .
Last edited:
Upgrades & Donations
This Forum's expenses are primarily paid by member contributions. You can upgrade your Forum membership in seconds. Gold and Silver members get unlimited FREE classifieds for one year. Gold members can upload custom avatars.
Click Upgrade Membership Button ABOVE to get Gold or Silver Status.
You can also donate any amount, large or small, with the button below. Include your Forum Name in the PayPal Notes field.
To DONATE by CHECK, or make a recurring donation, CLICK HERE to learn how.
Click Upgrade Membership Button ABOVE to get Gold or Silver Status.
You can also donate any amount, large or small, with the button below. Include your Forum Name in the PayPal Notes field.
To DONATE by CHECK, or make a recurring donation, CLICK HERE to learn how.