I have a new bolt action Savage rifle that I bought New last month for a hunting trip. Been having an issue with the bolt "Sticking" after firing. The bolt does not want to pull up(rotate) and does not want to pull back to eject the spent cartridge. I've also had 3 misfires, where the firing pin "Snapped" but the round did not fire(no marks on the primer). Fun Fun!!!
I've pulled the bolt and cleaned it 3x, and cleaned the bolt chamber & oiled it as well.
I finally pulled the bolt to dis-assembled it to clean it up real well. That's when I found the bolt Head with a slight crack in it(see my pic). The two pieces pulled apart with a little oil, but once cleaned up they do not fit together easily.
It looks like a crack, but I'm assuming that this Bolt Head is defective. What do you guys think?
ps, I blurred my ser no, just because, in the pics...
Thx
I've pulled the bolt and cleaned it 3x, and cleaned the bolt chamber & oiled it as well.
I finally pulled the bolt to dis-assembled it to clean it up real well. That's when I found the bolt Head with a slight crack in it(see my pic). The two pieces pulled apart with a little oil, but once cleaned up they do not fit together easily.
It looks like a crack, but I'm assuming that this Bolt Head is defective. What do you guys think?
ps, I blurred my ser no, just because, in the pics...
Thx
....exactly, utilize the warranty that came with the rifle, especially as it is a potential safety issue to continue using and firing that rifle.
