Gunsmithing Savage bolt and bottom metal 2012 models changes?

[duke308]

Just got my Model 11 Trphy Hunter XP, that was to be a donor action for my practical rig build.
Has anybody seen a bolt with this type of bolt assembly screw? How do you get this off?
Also the mag release is on the mag and not part of the bottom metal(plastic)so my SSS 9 round kags will not work, is this all models of just this 11 XP.
Looks like I have to get some new parts.


http://s983.photobucket.com/albums/ae320/duke308/?action=view&current=Savagebolt.jpg

http://s983.photobucket.com/albums/ae320/duke308/?action=view&current=Savagemag.jpg

http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae320/duke308/Savagemag.jpg

 

[m1k3]

Re: Savage bolt and bottom metal 2012 models changes?

I have seen the bolt change before. Its a cocking indicator. You need to decock it to remove the big screw. Either manually decock it while out of the action or place the bolt back in the action, decock it. Then (while the bolt is in the action) attempt to back the screw out a bit, maybe just enough where you could get the Allen wrench on it while cocked. Then remove the bolt from the action and continue to remove the screw.

I have not seen that style mag before. I guess only "old" stock has come through me lately. Can you get some better pics of the mag and the bottom metal area?

Mike

 

[duke308]

Re: Savage bolt and bottom metal 2012 models changes?

Mike:

I will get better pics, these were from my BB. I was trying to not do much to the rifle, I am going to try and return it and get a Model 10, I got this one in hopes of not having to get the BM from SSS.