Bolt Lift Kit by Grimstod - Ben Chappell

[dsculley]

I just had a bolt lift kit installed in my Savage 110 by Ben Chappell, you know him on here as Grimstod. As usual, the work was very nice and turn around time was outstanding - I mailed it to him Wednesday of last week, he received it on Friday, I got it back in the mail this Wednesday.

I was not surprised, I got the same service when I had him bush the firing pin. I was getting cratered primers before bushing the pin. Now the primers look normal.

If you need some work done, i highly suggest you contact Ben. His work is very nice and his service is exceptional. One of the main complaints I see about gunsmiths on the forums, here and others, is the slow turn around time and lack of communication. Ben gets work out and I have gotten emails when the work was complete. If you have been frustrated by other smiths in this matter, you will definitely enjoy working with Ben.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Great report on a great guy.

 

[Hotshot]

I'm ashamed of my ignorance on this matter, but what in the world is a lift kit?

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I'm ashamed of my ignorance on this matter, but what in the world is a lift kit?

Man im just kidding. Its essentially a smaller contact point for the bolt to open on. Its like dragging a piece of plywood flat on the ground or putting a baseball under it then moving it

 

[hpshooter]

"I'm ashamed of my ignorance on this matter, but what in the world is a lift kit?"

Savage actions as they come from the factory have heavy bolt lifts which tend to make them difficult to shoot off of bags and front rest.

Several people have come up with modifications to reduce the lifting force required to cycle the action,

IE "bolt lift kits"

 

[Hotshot]

Thank you gents, it's good to know that available. I've been slipping a twelve inch pipe over the end of the bolt for more leverage.

 

[nmkid]

I just sent him a PM. How dumb of me...He already did the bushing for me. I should've had the lift kit installed then.

 

[hoz53]

I just had a bolt lift kit installed in my Savage 110 by Ben Chappell, you know him on here as Grimstod. As usual, the work was very nice and turn around time was outstanding - I mailed it to him Wednesday of last week, he received it on Friday, I got it back in the mail this Wednesday.

I was not surprised, I got the same service when I had him bush the firing pin. I was getting cratered primers before bushing the pin. Now the primers look normal.

If you need some work done, i highly suggest you contact Ben. His work is very nice and his service is exceptional. One of the main complaints I see about gunsmiths on the forums, here and others, is the slow turn around time and lack of communication. Ben gets work out and I have gotten emails when the work was complete. If you have been frustrated by other smiths in this matter, you will definitely enjoy working with Ben.

Thanks for that report. Good info to know

 

[pirate ammo]

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Man im just kidding. Its essentially a smaller contact point for the bolt to open on. Its like dragging a piece of plywood flat on the ground or putting a baseball under it then moving it

will that fit my Ford F250

 

[Bc'z]

will that fit my Ford F250

If not I got bailing wire, duct tape, and super glue. I think we can make it work.

 

[NorCalMikie]

I've been slipping a twelve inch pipe over the end of the bolt for more leverage.

A longer "Tactical" bolt handle helps. A LOT lighter than 12 inch a pipe.
And NO MATTER what type of kit I add to my Savage actions to help ease the bolt lift, It'll never be easier than my factory Remington XP 100 action.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

If not I got bailing wire, duct tape, and super glue. I think we can make it work.

Don’t forget the latest and greatest: “Zip Ties”!

 

[nmkid]

will that fit my Ford F250

Yes it will. Also, since it's a FORD it's probably in for service 3-4 times a month. So, bolting that baby up will be no problem on one of your "visit's". Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Yes it will. Also, since it's a FORD it's probably in for service 3-4 times a month. So, bolting that baby up will be no problem on one of your "visit's". Sorry, couldn't resist.

Theyll be too busy pulling the cab to do anything to it if its a 6.0 and newer

 

[#40Fan]

That lift kit has Toyota Tundra written all over it.

 

[pirate ammo]

Yes it will. Also, since it's a FORD it's probably in for service 3-4 times a month. So, bolting that baby up will be no problem on one of your "visit's". Sorry, couldn't resist.

2001 F 250 with over 200,000 miles,been in the shop 3 times,,#1 ignition coil, #2 complete checkup before moving to Texas, #3 fuel pump, I guess that is alright
for a 17 year old truck.

 

[farmerjohn]

What is the contact info for Grimstod? Thanks John

 

[Jdne5b]

Send him a pm.. @Grimstod

 

[Grimstod]

Did the headspace change?

Can be done with head spacing preserved. However if you want the bolt trued up, that can also be done, it just requires your willingness to modify head spacing.

 

[Texas10]

2001 F 250 with over 200,000 miles,been in the shop 3 times,,#1 ignition coil, #2 complete checkup before moving to Texas, #3 fuel pump, I guess that is alright
for a 17 year old truck.

That's how a truck should last!

A friend was driving his brand spanking new F-250 down the freeway here in Texas and when he took his foot off the gas pedal to exit the freeway, the engine blew itself to bits. Pics were incredible, block blown apart with innards showing, heads blown off. Took 3 months for the dealer to offer to put a new engine in it.

I guess it's true what they say when the fuel/air mixture goes too lean in a diesel engine. Ka-POW!