When I try to torque the action screws (45inlbs), the allen head starts to strip before I can reach the proper torque. Any suggestions?
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Savage 110FP action screw problem
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Re: Savage 110FP action screw problem
This doesn't sound right. Are you using the correct size allen wrench? I can torque mine down past 50 inlbs with out any problems. If you are using the right size, try a different brand as yours might be made small on the tollerances. I've run into that problem with some torx bits.
This doesn't sound right. Are you using the correct size allen wrench? I can torque mine down past 50 inlbs with out any problems. If you are using the right size, try a different brand as yours might be made small on the tollerances. I've run into that problem with some torx bits.
Re: Savage 110FP action screw problem
Same here, I can torque mine without stripping, I'm pretty sure the wrench isn't the right size.
Same here, I can torque mine without stripping, I'm pretty sure the wrench isn't the right size.
Re: Savage 110FP action screw problem
I'm using a 9/32 bit, I believe that is the right size.
Maybe I will have to find better bits
I'm using a 9/32 bit, I believe that is the right size.
Maybe I will have to find better bits
Re: Savage 110FP action screw problem
Some cheaper hex bits have a convex nose on them, and a bit of a taper (Dodgy manufacturing). If you very carefully grind them flat so the end of the bit is square and sharp it makes a huge difference. I give them a tap to drive them in on a hex screw that I'm removing to seat them before I twist. Same after the screw is in, but not tight give it a tap with almost anything just to set the bit.
Dave
Some cheaper hex bits have a convex nose on them, and a bit of a taper (Dodgy manufacturing). If you very carefully grind them flat so the end of the bit is square and sharp it makes a huge difference. I give them a tap to drive them in on a hex screw that I'm removing to seat them before I twist. Same after the screw is in, but not tight give it a tap with almost anything just to set the bit.
Dave
Re: Savage 110FP action screw problem
I had my action screws strip from savage too. they make them out of really crappy material. i ordered two new sets direct from savage, and bought a set of metric wrenches. the metric ones fit more snugly in the screw making it harder to strip them out
I had my action screws strip from savage too. they make them out of really crappy material. i ordered two new sets direct from savage, and bought a set of metric wrenches. the metric ones fit more snugly in the screw making it harder to strip them out
Re: Savage 110FP action screw problem
I too had a bad action screw on a 110 HS Precision rifle. It would strip the wrench as soon as any torque was applied. I called Savage and they sent me a replacement screw free of charge. They did ask for the serial number of the rifle, make sure you have that on hand.
I too had a bad action screw on a 110 HS Precision rifle. It would strip the wrench as soon as any torque was applied. I called Savage and they sent me a replacement screw free of charge. They did ask for the serial number of the rifle, make sure you have that on hand.
