Savage!! Right Bolt to Left Bolt??

[deadlyswift]

I have seen on a gunsmiths website where they offer switching your savage action from a Right bolt to a Left Bolt? Can this even actually be done? I've got a cpl of Savages and it would be nice to have them left Bolt, but I'm a little reluctant to try it. You don't hear about this being done so....Thought I'd ask.

Thanks for any Insight!!!

 

[NWnewguy]

Seems like you wouldn't be left with much action. It would also be hard to believe it would be worth the money to have it done instead of just buying a left bolt action.

 

[ShaneG.]

I believe Fred at SSS does this modification,probably on the target actions the most I would assume since you cant get it in a lefty. The right bolt handle cutout is welded up,then re machined into the left side of the tang. I think the cam surfaces on the action lugs needs machined for the left hand setup as well,then just use the left bolt body,handle and rear baffle with a right hand bolthead. If it was a standard action it would basically be the same as a Striker action.

 

[deadlyswift]

Would there be any Negatives to this? Any functioning problems?

 

[gotcha]

If Fred @ SSS is doing the work you'll get a top notch product. Though you may have to be VERY patient. Can't speak for others. Have you considered getting a Striker action & building a rifle on it. Might be cheaper in the long run since you could sell the R/H action to recoup some of expenses. Just a thought

 

[Dgd6mm]

Top notch, yeah right!

 

[TDC]

A Striker makes a great left hand rifle. I did it in order to have a left hand 204. It shoots great!