Savage 11VT Bolt handle

[Rookie616]

Hey guys, I have new, larger, bolt handle that I got for my Savage 11VT that I am trying to install. I'm having issues with removing the bolt handle retaining bolt. As I'm sure plenty of you guys know, it's a pain in the balls trying to remove this bolt for the first time to install a new bolt handle. I've already tried putting the bolt in a vice and getting some extra leverage to crack the bolt for the first time.

Anyways this is why I'm coming to you guys; any advice or tips on how to remove a stubborn bolt? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks guys!

 

[delfuego]

I bought a large t-handle allen wrench and held it between my feet and stepped on it bolt/wrench, it eventually broke free. You may try to tighten a bit first to break the seal. I still have the wrench but don't have a savage anymore if you want it.

 

[ELKMAN338]

If you put the bolt in a vise with some kind of soft jaws its pretty simple with a socketed allen set. First time I did mine pretty stiff but now I can do it between my legs. It's a little easier if you decock the bolt not necessary.
lefty loosey righty tighty

 

[SlimySquirrel]

It does eventually break free and there are some Youtube vids that can help out.

 

[BoilerUP]

Place allen wrench in BAS (bolt assembly screw) so that, looking at everything from the BAS, the bolt handle is on the left and the allen wrench is at a 90-120 degree angle to it on the right.

Place both on a piece of wood or scrap carpet.

Place foot on bolt and smoothly apply your weight.

It WILL break loose...

 

[ABader]

Cordless impact. Rocked it forward and reverse a couple times and broke loose with ease. Be sure to put it in and torque it by had. Cordless impact will over tighten and strip your Allen head

 

[billyburl2]

1/2" drive allen socket, and a breaker bar. Judical use of a dead blow hammer...