Help needed -Savage bolt head change

[bobcat93]

Hello..I have a savage model 12 Lefty if it matters.
It's set up for 223rem...I want to change it up for 22arc.
Can this be done on the model 12 action?. What do I need to know about changing my bolt head and who has them available for the odd size..
Thanks

 

[Richard Jones]

If you need it to eject, then lefty vs righty DOES matter. I believe you need a PPC bolt head.

 

[Terry]

Precision Machined Savage Series 10/110 Bolt Heads - Pacific Tool and Gauge

Precision Machined Savage Series 10/110 Bolt Heads at Pacific Tool and Gauge

pacifictoolandgauge.com

 

[jpx2rk]

UTube has numerous videos to watch which will help you get the steps in your mind of what to do, etc. Not hard, just need to pay attention. Midway has complete bolts at times, but not sure of the bolt head size.

 

[SVT_Tactical]

Finding the right size bolt head in lefty might be an issue . I think the arc uses the same as a grendel???

This site has helped me with savage parts numerous times. I saw they had these in lefty.

Savage Enhanced Bolt Head Kit - SAVAGE BOLT HEAD KIT

Savage Enhanced Bolt Head Kit - SAVAGE BOLT HEAD KIT - Bolt Heads and Parts - This kit is comprised of everything needed to outfit a stripped Savage bolt head of any caliber. Included is: Retaining pin, detent ball, extractor, extractor spring, ejector, a

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*LEFT HAND* Savage Arms 30-06, 270, 25-06 Bolt Head

*LEFT HAND* Savage Arms 30-06, 270, 25-06 Bolt Head - 103969 - Bolt Heads and Parts - 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 materials as the

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*LEFT HAND* Savage SA Bolt Head Push Feed Small Firing Pin .308 - 104882

*LEFT HAND* Savage SA Bolt Head Push Feed Small Firing Pin .308 - 104882 - Bolt Heads and Parts - Savage Arms Bolt Head Short Action Savage 10 to 16 Push Feed Small Firing Pin Hole *Left Hand* .308 Winchester. This is a factory replacement stripped bolt

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[DLT]

Finding the right size bolt head in lefty might be an issue . I think the arc uses the same as a grendel???

This site has helped me with savage parts numerous times. I saw they had these in lefty.

Savage Enhanced Bolt Head Kit - SAVAGE BOLT HEAD KIT

Savage Enhanced Bolt Head Kit - SAVAGE BOLT HEAD KIT - Bolt Heads and Parts - This kit is comprised of everything needed to outfit a stripped Savage bolt head of any caliber. Included is: Retaining pin, detent ball, extractor, extractor spring, ejector, a

www.gunshack.com

*LEFT HAND* Savage Arms 30-06, 270, 25-06 Bolt Head

*LEFT HAND* Savage Arms 30-06, 270, 25-06 Bolt Head - 103969 - Bolt Heads and Parts - 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 materials as the

www.gunshack.com

*LEFT HAND* Savage SA Bolt Head Push Feed Small Firing Pin .308 - 104882

*LEFT HAND* Savage SA Bolt Head Push Feed Small Firing Pin .308 - 104882 - Bolt Heads and Parts - Savage Arms Bolt Head Short Action Savage 10 to 16 Push Feed Small Firing Pin Hole *Left Hand* .308 Winchester. This is a factory replacement stripped bolt

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It sure does

 

[ASbobcat]

Hello..I have a savage model 12 Lefty if it matters.
It's set up for 223rem...I want to change it up for 22arc.
Can this be done on the model 12 action?. What do I need to know about changing my bolt head and who has them available for the odd size..
Thanks

Gunshack carries both the PPC/ARC bolt head and the parts to complete it.

These are fantastic people to work with. Great prices and outstanding mom and pop customer service.

I recently bought Savage trigger parts from them and was very happy. They carry a full line of Savage OEM parts.

 

[dusterdave173]

I just got a new Factory bolt head--it did change head space so I had to 'adjust" the barrel FWIW some do some don't just don't expect it to be swap and go Gunshack folks were great

 

[chuckshooter]

here's some basic info on savage boltheads, different years and different lengths actions used different boltheads



L to R
short action (7/16" lugs)
short action controlled round feed(1/2" lugs)
long action (1/2" lugs)
new short action heavy magnum (9/16" lugs)

also there can be an alignment cutout in the end of the shaft.

 

[JSH]

here's some basic info on savage boltheads, different years and different lengths actions used different boltheads
View attachment 1551807


L to R
short action (7/16" lugs)
short action controlled round feed(1/2" lugs)
long action (1/2" lugs)
new short action heavy magnum (9/16" lugs)

also there can be an alignment cutout in the end of the shaft.

View attachment 1551810

Wasn’t there a difference in washers?

 

[Richard Jones]

I did my first barrel job on a Savage in 1996, have probably done easily 30-40 since, always the same wave washer. Maybe different before that? Granted, all have been 378 or 473 bolt faces.

 

[22vartarg]

I built a 224 Valkyrie on a Savage model 12 target action and I got a new bolt head from PTG and it worked just fine.

 

[bobcat93]

Lots of useful information..thanks