XUSNORDIE
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Happy to see a Savage Owners forum.....there was one that unfortunately deep sixed that I enjoyed a few years back.
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ONE-TEN
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Howdy partner. Welcome.
Yes, that was Savage Shooters which just ended last year. You find there are many of us here now who were deeply involved with SavageShooters. It was the ONLY Forum I really participated in. Many of us from there know each other to some to extent. Glad you have joined us. What Savages do you own and/or enjoy?
Yes, that was Savage Shooters which just ended last year. You find there are many of us here now who were deeply involved with SavageShooters. It was the ONLY Forum I really participated in. Many of us from there know each other to some to extent. Glad you have joined us. What Savages do you own and/or enjoy?
XUSNORDIE
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Hi ONE-TEN
Thanks for the welcome.
That was a good forum. I mostly lurked but got some good advice and learned a few things. Specifically on my Model 25 Walking Varminter in 17 Hornet. I had issues with it at first, and that forum helped me resolve them. I customized that rifle and it became my favorite night predator rifle. It is the rifle in my avatar. I haven't hunted much in the past few years due to med issues. But I intend to get that rifle out this summer, along with a Model 12 heavy/fluted in 204 Ruger.
I recently broke out another Model 12 308 WIN project that had been put aside for way too long and have began working on it again. I have some bolt work to do, slap it together and it will be ready for range testing.
I retire 29MAY26.....so plenty of time soon enough to enjoy them.
Thanks for the welcome.
That was a good forum. I mostly lurked but got some good advice and learned a few things. Specifically on my Model 25 Walking Varminter in 17 Hornet. I had issues with it at first, and that forum helped me resolve them. I customized that rifle and it became my favorite night predator rifle. It is the rifle in my avatar. I haven't hunted much in the past few years due to med issues. But I intend to get that rifle out this summer, along with a Model 12 heavy/fluted in 204 Ruger.
I recently broke out another Model 12 308 WIN project that had been put aside for way too long and have began working on it again. I have some bolt work to do, slap it together and it will be ready for range testing.
I retire 29MAY26.....so plenty of time soon enough to enjoy them.
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Good to see another Savage owner back, even if it is on an different forum.
Let us know how your revamped .308 Model 12 turns out.
I have two Model 10 .308s that are about at the stage of considering fitting a new barrel.
One of them has is on it's second barrel already and has over 10,000 rounds through the action.
Right now I am focusing on shooting new barrels on Model 12 .223 and 6.5mm CMs.
Have another 6.5mm CM that is about to get a new barrel as well.
With the amount of shooting I do, barrels are becoming expendables - sort of like brass.
Just a lot more expensive for each purchase - but still about 4 to 8 cents a shot, depending on the caliber.
Let us know how your revamped .308 Model 12 turns out.
I have two Model 10 .308s that are about at the stage of considering fitting a new barrel.
One of them has is on it's second barrel already and has over 10,000 rounds through the action.
Right now I am focusing on shooting new barrels on Model 12 .223 and 6.5mm CMs.
Have another 6.5mm CM that is about to get a new barrel as well.
With the amount of shooting I do, barrels are becoming expendables - sort of like brass.
Just a lot more expensive for each purchase - but still about 4 to 8 cents a shot, depending on the caliber.
XUSNORDIE
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Will do. Nothing special really. Years ago I picked up budget Model 12FV on sale at Cabela's on a whim. Had the idea for a basic "middish or more range" rifle. I cut the barrel down to 20". Polished up the trigger. Which I was surprised how nice it breaks now. Put it in a Hogue fully bedded stock (temporary). Topped it with a Vortex Venom 5-25x56 34MM. Attached a 6-9 Harris bipod. I like Glades Armory tactical bolt handles. Was removing the bolt assembly screw when I ran into an issue. I've removed some tough ones in the past but holy smokes this one was a challenge. It wouldn't budge. Heated it up. Impact. Wouldn't budge and eventually stripped. Cut a straight slot in it and bent steel rods trying to loosen it. Gave up. Then it got put aside. Going through the safe a weekend or so ago I came across it and my interest renewed. Probably because I retire in a couple weeks.
Just need to wrestle with that bolt. I have new assembly screws on hand if I eventually get it out but may look for a decent used bolt.
ONE-TEN
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Awesome! That’s for sharing that! WOW! You seem to be QUITE Savage involved, to just have been a ”lurker” at Savage Shooters, while it was going. I am an absolute Savage NUT! I’ve put enough money into my Model 10, that most shooters think I’m crazy. Savage was my first high power rifle I purchased at 18yo. (Ws also the FIRST high power rifle I ever fired at age 12. An older model 110, in 30-06 and either Birch or Walnut stock. I was hooked! I’ve owned several since my first. Actually, I’ve never purchased another brand of Bolt Action. (Have used MANY! More than quite a few shooters. I have a fairly in depth firearms background.)
Two things as far as the seized Bolt Assembly Screw (BAS) is concerned:
Just making sure, and please forgive me if you already know this, But, are you DE-Cocking the Bolt before trying to loosen the BAS? Second thing is just a little hint: Try actually Tightening the screw first. This might seem counter productive, but in cases of corrosion binding from age & use, it’s easier to break the seizing by tightening. Just a tiny bit of tightening is all that’s needed. Again, if this is common knowledge to you, I apologize. I’m certainly not trying to patronize. Obviously I don’t your complete expertise. Although, you do seem knowledgeable with Savages.
Two things as far as the seized Bolt Assembly Screw (BAS) is concerned:
Just making sure, and please forgive me if you already know this, But, are you DE-Cocking the Bolt before trying to loosen the BAS? Second thing is just a little hint: Try actually Tightening the screw first. This might seem counter productive, but in cases of corrosion binding from age & use, it’s easier to break the seizing by tightening. Just a tiny bit of tightening is all that’s needed. Again, if this is common knowledge to you, I apologize. I’m certainly not trying to patronize. Obviously I don’t your complete expertise. Although, you do seem knowledgeable with Savages.
XUSNORDIE
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No apology needed at all. I appreciate the assistance. You never know what tip will do the trick. But yes tried all that with no success. I replaced the bolt handle on my other Model 12 with a Glades Armory. When my friends saw it I ended up changing theirs. Some were tough but came out with a impact easily.
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Gotchya. Oh yes. It’s well known to Savage-Smiffs, that the BAS can be fiercely over-tight on some. Hope it doesn’t fight you much more.
Frontiersman
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Welcome! I’m glad you found us.
Sounds like you've got some great experiences to glean from. There's apparently a lot of varmint and predator hunting in my region, but I've never really dabbled in anything smaller than the 223 REM, so don't know what I am missing out on. I have one boy however who is a bit concussion sensitive and so a varmint cartridge setup might be a good way for him to continue participating in firearms.
Congrats on your career and good luck with retirement!
Congrats on your career and good luck with retirement!
XUSNORDIE
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Nothing wrong with a 223 REM for varmint and predator hunting!
And thanks.....I'm looking forward to it.
