Savage 223 Bolt Head

[Mike in Oregon]

Slowly but surely, I'm getting my Model 12 PTA's together. I now need to replace the .308 bolt heads with .223 bolt heads (2). I've searched high and low and I'm not finding any Savage Model 12 .223 left port ejection (left hand?) bolt heads. I want Savage, not PTG.

 

[pdog06]

Gunshack LLC has RH 223 but not LH. However they should order them and ship to you if you call.

 

[pdog06]

Looks like Midway has them

Savage Arms 10 to 16 Bolt Head Left Hand 223 Remington

This is a factory replacement stripped bolt head without the extractor or ejector assembly. It is built to the same specifications and made of the same...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[ASbobcat]

Slowly but surely, I'm getting my Model 12 PTA's together. I now need to replace the .308 bolt heads with .223 bolt heads (2). I've searched high and low and I'm not finding any Savage Model 12 .223 left port ejection (left hand?) bolt heads. I want Savage, not PTG.

I have two PTA's, 223 and 6BR, both with right bolt left port. I prefer a right eject on these so my brass doesn't get flung off the bench. The spent case lays on the loading ramp so you just pluck it out with your finger. Very easy and convenient. I also snip one loop off the ejector spring to make ejection more gentle.

 

[Mike in Oregon]

I have two PTA's, 223 and 6BR, both with right bolt left port. I prefer a right eject on these so my brass doesn't get flung off the bench. The spent case lays on the loading ramp so you just pluck it out with your finger. Very easy and convenient. I also snip one loop off the ejector spring to make ejection more gentle.

I thought of that, but I was unsure if that would work? That totally makes senses, and I like it!

 

[pdog2225]

I thought of that, but I was unsure if that would work? That totally makes senses, and I like it!

I also have a savage mdL 12 and I replaced the barrel with a midway 6br brl. It would drop the case on extraction, making it difficult to get out. I removed the ejector and spring. Now the case stays in the bolt and is easy to pick out. I get strange looks when other shooters shoot it.

 

[Mike in Oregon]

I also have a savage mdL 12 and I replaced the barrel with a midway 6br brl. It would drop the case on extraction, making it difficult to get out. I removed the ejector and spring. Now the case stays in the bolt and is easy to pick out. I get strange looks when other shooters shoot it.

So, I need a bolt head without extractor and spring, just buying a stripped bolt head?

 

[CharlieNC]

The ptg bolt head will correct catering primers.

 

[Mike in Oregon]

The ptg bolt head will correct catering primers.

I was told to stay away from PTG due to inconsistent tolerances. So, I'm staying away.

 

[ASbobcat]

So, I need a bolt head without extractor and spring, just buying a stripped bolt head?

NO! You need an extractor to get the case out of the chamber. But you don't need an ejector. In fact PTG makes bolt heads to order without ejectors holes.

 

[ASbobcat]

The ptg bolt head will correct catering primers.

I've used both PTG and Savage. You don't need the smaller firing pin hole if your primer pockets are tight and pressures are within SAAMI limits. Cratered primers are usually a sign of either loose primers or excessive pressures.

 

[pdog2225]

So, I need a bolt head without extractor and spring, just buying a stripped bolt head?

Mike I'm sorry, I really meant to say "ejector and spring" sorry about that......

 

[tommeboy]

I have two PTA's, 223 and 6BR, both with right bolt left port. I prefer a right eject on these so my brass doesn't get flung off the bench. The spent case lays on the loading ramp so you just pluck it out with your finger. Very easy and convenient. I also snip one loop off the ejector spring to make ejection more gentle.

FUNNY! Never seen a Savage that has had to be modified so it won't throw the case. Every one I ever had drops the case before it ever gets to the ejection port. Unless I try to match the bolt speed of an AR15 then it ejects them.

 

[Mike in Oregon]

FUNNY! Never seen a Savage that has had to be modified so it won't throw the case. Every one I ever had drops the case before it ever gets to the ejection port. Unless I try to match the bolt speed of an AR15 then it ejects them.

I get it. It makes shooting off the bench real covenant. Pull case with left hand, put in ammo box, pick up new round and load with left hand, keeping right hand on bolt ready to chamber. Did I say that right?

 

[KMW 1954]

All the Savage 223 I have owned all use this type of baffle. It shortens the stroke of the bolt to match the short case. Will it work with a left hand port? IDK.

Savage Short Action Front Bolt Baffle Stainless

Savage Short Action Front Bolt Baffle Stainless - 103321 - Bolt Heads and Parts - This is a factory original replacement part. This is also used when converting a bolt from 308 size to .204/.223/300 Blackout. NOT AXIS COMPATIBLE! Gun Shack DOES NOT

www.gunshack.com

 

[Old Navy]

I get it. It makes shooting off the bench real covenant. Pull case with left hand, put in ammo box, pick up new round and load with left hand, keeping right hand on bolt ready to chamber. Did I say that right?

You can do that with a dual port also.

 

[Fuj]

FUNNY! Never seen a Savage that has had to be modified so it won't throw the case. Every one I ever had drops the case before it ever gets to the ejection port. Unless I try to match the bolt speed of an AR15 then it ejects them.

All three of my PTA's don't throw brass. I run the bolt slow at
match's and generally will pick them out of the port if they don't
drop out into my hand.

 

[pdog06]

You can do that with a dual port also.

Funny you mention that. I had thought about putting a LH bolt head on my dual port action just so I could do everything from the left side, but guess I still could if I just remove the ejector on the current bolt head.

 

[CharlieNC]

I was told to stay away from PTG due to inconsistent tolerances. So, I'm staying away.

Strange, it worked for me and the guys who recommended it.

 

[ASbobcat]

I get it. It makes shooting off the bench real covenant. Pull case with left hand, put in ammo box, pick up new round and load with left hand, keeping right hand on bolt ready to chamber. Did I say that right?

Exactly! You have learned well, Grasshopper.