Helping a friend out with a budget-friendly custom build and was wondering if anybody on here has any first-hand experience with the above rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor or .308
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
If you are looking to modify it, look for something else. A lot of proprietary/non standard parts and Savage doesn't make them anymore so I'd worry about spare parts.
Is this with the gas all the way open? Have you tried adjusting the gas?I have one in .308 that I bought a couple of years ago and only recently got a chance to shoot it.
On my first range outing, every round failed to extract. Three different factory loads were tested. I had to mortar the rifle to extract the spent casings. On closer inspection I noticed that the chamber looked like shit. Almost like it was rusted, on a new gun. I polished the chamber and it resolved that issue.
But I discovered a new problem. Bolt will not lock open after last round. Nor will it lock back manually. Tried two different PMAGS, bolt locked open on both for like 5 rounds then stopped. Noticed that the bolt is gauging/scraping the edge of the follower. Looks like bolt is resting on the follower. Need to troubleshoot further. Not impressed with my first Savage rifle. Hope you have better luck.
I was shooting it suppressed and trying to find the ideal gas setting. I tried multiple gas settings and it failed to extract each time no matter what. I solved that by polishing the chamber.Is this with the gas all the way open? Have you tried adjusting the gas?