Is there a preferred bolt assembly style?

[Robinhood]

This Savage had a weak spring.
Can I have it? I built a crude tester. I always reduce my spring weight to reduce lift. I would like to see if it has been modified or where it falls in the preload weight.

[Bat Rastard]

Can I have it? I built a crude tester. I always reduce my spring weight to reduce lift. I would like to see if it has been modified or where it falls in the preload weight.

I believe I saved it. I will check when I get home.
PM me your address.

[Dave Hoback]

Can I have it? I built a crude tester. I always reduce my spring weight to reduce lift. I would like to see if it has been modified or where it falls in the preload weight.

NO, Robin! It’s BAD! You’ll start getting light primer strikes and have to get a Wolff 32# spring to fix it!

[Robinhood]

NO, Robin! It’s BAD! You’ll start getting light primer strikes and have to get a Wolff 32# spring to fix it!

I was not intending to be a smart Alec. I was sincere. Like you I have never seen one go week but it could be modified or damaged...or just weak. Sometimes they get through. I don't see a need for anything over maybe 22 lbs. I am curious what Fred has found. I would blame him for not revealing his hard earned data, but maybe.


Worth the read maybe.....
https://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?2480-Firing-pin-spring-weight-as-issued-from-Savage

[Dave Hoback]

No, I knew you weren’t. I was joking with you. I agree.. 22lb is the magic number. I found a 20lb a bit light. 22lb has not been a problem.

[Bat Rastard]

Can I have it? I built a crude tester. I always reduce my spring weight to reduce lift. I would like to see if it has been modified or where it falls in the preload weight.

I didnt toss it. I would love to send it to you for an assessment,

[Bat Rastard]

Robin, please PM me. I would really like to see how this spring tests .

[Robinhood]

Sorry Bat, Your not able to receive messages from me or at least if I can I am to ignorant to figure it out. LOL

[Bat Rastard]

Sorry Bat, Your not able to receive messages from me or at least if I can I am to ignorant to figure it out. LOL

I think I found, and changed a setting, to allow me to receive PMs.

[subzerocg]

Hey OP, just wondering - were you able to resolve your non igniting firing pin strikes on your Savage? I am new to bolt guns and was following this thread to see what happens... and it's like you three left it at a cliffhanger. Thanks :cool:

[Dave Hoback]

Hey OP, just wondering - were you able to resolve your non igniting firing pin strikes on your Savage? I am new to bolt guns and was following this thread to see what happens... and it's like you three left it at a cliffhanger. Thanks :cool:

He did.. read post number 11 on the 1st page sub. ;)

[subzerocg]

He did.. read post number 11 on the 1st page sub. ;)

I see. So it looks like that Wolf spring did the trick? Glad it worked out for OP.

[Dave Hoback]

I see. So it looks like that Wolf spring did the trick? Glad it worked out for OP.

Subzero… I really don’t recommend ever getting a Wolff spring. Trust me. You won’t see a single knowledgeable person here using one of those. The factory striker spring has plenty of energy. They are actually over-sprung. Misfires are always caused by a secondary issue. Either the OP’s spring was defective or altered, or there is another issue which is being bandaid by the 32lb. spring.

[Bat Rastard]

I wholeheartedly recommend the Wolf springs.
Every single round has fired since I installed it.

[Bat Rastard]

Robin, I would like to send you the factory spring for evaluation. If it is defective, I would gladly replace the Wolf with a factory weight spring. PM me an address.

[Bat Rastard]

I have since acquired another Model 12.
It had random ftf, with factory ammo and my reloads.
I put a Wolff spring in and it lights off each and every time.
Merry Christmas y'all.