Knurled Savage action screws

[mao0720]

I have an interesting idea that I just wanted to run past you guys on here to see what you think. I am having a FT/R rifle built on a savage dual port target action. The gun will be long, with a 30in barrel it will be hard to find a case that fits. My plan is to remove the barreled action from the stock and transport it in a case that way. So, here comes my idea. What if I had 3 new action screws made that had large (1in) diameter knurled heads instead of the allen head screws? That way I could take down and reassemble the the barreled action and stock without any tools. Let me know what you guys think!
Mason

 

[BoydAllen]

I doubt that you could apply sufficient torque.

 

[mao0720]

Sufficient wasnt my concern so much as repeatable torque.

 

[Steve Blair]

Accurate torque is a critical issue with 3-screw Savage actions. Get a Borka torque wrench and take it with you and your plan will work fine with socket head cap screws. I use this tool exclusively to torque action screws. [br]
http://www.borkatools.com/pages/atd12/mtsd.html

 

[memilanuk]

Unless you plan on flying with the rifle, finding a case that fits is not a problem. Even then, depending on the air line (and the attitude of the person checking you in), it still may not be. Toss a set of allen wrenches in your gun case - you should have *plenty* of room/weight allowance for something small like that - and call it a day.

And Steve is right... consistent torque is a fairly important issue with the Savage target actions. I also use the Borka torque driver for the action screws, the cross-bolts for mounting the scope, and checking the scope ring screws as well.

Carrying some tools with you is a fact of life when it comes to competitive shooting - most people I know carry a small selection to the line somewhere in their range bag, or else in the vehicle behind the line. Knurled action screws might be a cool concept, but I honestly don't think you'd be gaining anything.

 

[Nomad47]

And you need to be able to shoot at least one 'fouler'. I have seen that first shot go where it is not supposed to after putting the action back into the stock AND properly torquing the action screws.

 

[mao0720]

I always keep allen wrenches with me in my range bag. I was just looking to speed up the disassembly/ reassembly process. Sounds like it will be better to stay with the torque driver.

 

[Heavy barrel]

Bass Pro sells a nice Redhead rifle case that my palma rifle fits nicely into & has some pockets on the side.

http://www.basspro.com/RedHead-1856-Collection-Rectangular-Rifle-Scope-Case/product/10216479/