How to make Savage 110 Action less sloppy

coastalcustoms · Dec 1, 2024

Hey guys, looking for some help with trying to tighten up a Savage 110 action with the bolt throw on a 6.5 creed. I have a spiral fluted bolt and it seems to get hung up every 3rd or fourth round making it hard to cycle quickly. Any ideas on how to make this smoother besides getting a different action?

Chesterrose79 · Dec 1, 2024

If it cycles smoothly on the previous rounds and gets sticky consistently on 4 and 5 it leads me to believe it's the magazine that's making it feed tougher.

Brathany · Dec 1, 2024

Does the round hop over the bolt face and bind, requiring a slight pull back and then feed?

K.E.C. Darkside · Dec 1, 2024

Yea, need more info.
Savage is a great action, self alignment.

WanderingGoatie · Dec 1, 2024

It's a great action but they are undoubtably sloppy on cycling. Compare some in a local store, but I'd be willing to bet it is the normal fit.

Roughrice · Dec 1, 2024

That is common with the Savage fluted bolts. My buddy has 2... 6.5 Creedmoor and PRC.
Both are sloppy, rough and hang up when cycling.

rdennisrobert1 · Dec 1, 2024

Hey, have you tried polishing the bolt and the raceway? Sometimes just a bit of smoothing can help reduce friction. Also, make sure everything is properly lubricated. If that doesn't work, you might want to check the alignment and make sure the bolt isn't binding anywhere.

Roughrice · Dec 1, 2024

When the bolt is all the way back... if it has lots of side to side movement, it will drag to the side due to leverage when manipulating the handle.
I've seen 3... all the same issue. I wanted one until I noticed those all felt the same when cycling.

Deputy819 · Dec 1, 2024

Here's a Savage Shooters article on that very thing with a seemingly simple fix….

Bolt hang-up on Model 10 BA

Recently bolt started hanging up after firing to the point of having to sharply rap on bolt handle. Works fine without cartridges. Changed ammo brand, no improvement. Removed, disassembled and cleaned bolt. Didnt notice notice any scratches or wear areas. There has been no changes to the...

www.savageshooters.com

Tom264 · Dec 1, 2024

Sell it and buy a Remington 700

K.E.C. Darkside · Dec 1, 2024

Tom264 said:
Sell it and buy a Remington 700

Really

Deputy819 · Dec 1, 2024

Tom264 said:
Sell it and buy a Remington 700

K.E.C. Darkside said:
Really

BLASPHEMY!!!!!

PopNFresh · Dec 1, 2024

Tom264 said:
Sell it and buy a Remington 700

or a nice gun

K.E.C. Darkside · Dec 1, 2024

PopNFresh said:
or a nice gun

Really

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