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Post by savagebeast on Sept 2, 2011 20:40:06 GMT -5
I purchased one of the new hex head breechplugs for my Savage and installed it last weekend. Problem is bolt won't close when there is a primer in it. A quick measurement shows overall length of plug is fine but the primer port hole in the front of the plug measures 6 thousands smaller in diameter than original plug. Anyone else run into this problem?
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Post by sw on Sept 2, 2011 21:46:58 GMT -5
You need a size "C" drill bit.
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Post by onecardchuck on Sept 3, 2011 8:28:33 GMT -5
SW you are the man I learned this from you and it has worked great for me.
C size is 0.242 and you can ream the pocket out by hand, but with the new hex head plugs which seem to be a bit tighter I had to use a pair of pliers to do it, but no drill needed.
Hope this helps,
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2011 10:46:27 GMT -5
yes the pocket on the new plugs is tighter for some reason but as has been stated a "c" bit will fix you right up. you can clamp the bit in a vise and turn the plug by hand to desired depth.
will fix your problem, have had to do the same at least a dozen times....
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2011 19:39:03 GMT -5
your local gunsmith would have sent the gun back to savage ,lol.
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Post by 10ga on Sept 4, 2011 15:29:01 GMT -5
This seems to be a recurring problem with the hex head plugs. A buddy just had a conversion done and used the Savage hex head plug and it needed the "C" bit treatment too. I have a virgin plug for "field expedient" repair situations emergency stuff like need one in the middle of hunting season etc... Just checked it and it needs a bit of opening too. Now one less thing to go wrong. 10 ga
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Post by jimbob50 on Sept 4, 2011 16:15:07 GMT -5
It' a good thing that this problem was posted. My new ML-II has a hex head BP and I just today changed my two other ML's to a hex head BP. I just checked all three. The new one works fine,my used gun works fine, My HB-ML-II won't close and my spare BP will not fit a primer.......... Thanks guys you just saved me from a frustrating day at the range
Jimbob
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Post by savagebeast on Sept 8, 2011 18:57:45 GMT -5
Thank"s guy"s, just got the size C bit in today and worked on it tonight. Working good now!
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Post by bluedog on Sept 9, 2011 5:35:06 GMT -5
is the 'C' size bit a standard size I can readily buy at the hardware store?
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Post by savagebeast on Sept 9, 2011 6:13:47 GMT -5
Bluedog,
I could not find it at any local hardware stores, Lowes, Home Depot or harbor frieght. I had to order one from McMaster Carr.
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Post by onecardchuck on Sept 9, 2011 11:08:49 GMT -5
Only way I could get it to was to order online and I ended up getting a few of them and then selling to other members on the board.
Hope this helps,
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Post by Savage Shooter on Sept 9, 2011 11:20:27 GMT -5
is the 'C' size bit a standard size I can readily buy at the hardware store? Any mill and mine supply or places like Fastenal will have them. |
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Post by zakjak221 on Sept 12, 2011 17:29:31 GMT -5
The older Savage Breechplugs didn't have this problem--Mine will take CCI's or Win's. Why wouldn't the new plug be same dimensions? I think its ignorant to buy a new plug--then have to bore it out for it's intended purpose??  Maybe I'm missin somethin? Mark |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2011 19:45:53 GMT -5
dont know why but every one I have used since they came out,( several) all have to be opened up. they are definately smaller ID then the old style plugs...
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Post by onecardchuck on Sept 13, 2011 8:06:18 GMT -5
My findings are the same as hillbill with the 3 I ordered.
All had to be opened up.
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