Savage B22 & B17 Bolt Fix! If you have a B22 or B17 - this is a must watch!

[@patdufresne6209]

Thanks a lot dude! I have just fixed my son's new rifle in 2-3 minutes...just like you said!

[@jadesumsion]

I e had this rifle for 7 years. I wish I would have done this when I first got it. Dang it Savage

[@seti1776]

Thank you for the break down. Watched a couple of other videos, and you did a better job of this type of fix!!

[@JeepnStu]

Glad I could help! I Hope you get it sorted.

[@garymcmullin2292]

I am of the opinion that the surface of that area in question can be adequately smoothed without bolt disassembly at all. Using good vision aid if needed, an optivisor or such, use roatary grinding and polish bits to carefully work the area, there are diamond bits, cratex bit, many other types of abrasive that will do the job. Do a good flush out with solvent and air afterwards, the trace of polishing residue that would remain is of no consequence in the rifle.

[@JeepnStu]

Hi Gary, yes indeed you are right & thankyou for your interest. Not that I actually considered this at the time - however not everyone have these tools you mention. Its also more of an informative/awareness video of the damage that can occur if not checked. I believe now Savage have a rectified the nasty sharp edge.

[@fasteddie1360]

Thanks for the tip - Miles Sun did 2 vids on this over 2 years ago ! Savage should have corrected this issue wayyy long ago ! Sacrificial parts is a 'disposable society' problem. Savage should at least package 2-3 spares with every gun.

[@gzblack2750]

I received my b22 precision a couple weeks ago and this problem has seemed to been addressed by savage on the rifle I received.

[@JeepnStu]

Good to hear!

[@nomoreblahblah]

Good info. I liked and Subscribed. I don't own that rifle as yet, but it's one that I am considering to purchase.

[@tominmo8865]

Very helpful, thanks. Subscribed.

[@fhckoutdoors]

Great tip mate.

[@texassingh1027]

Thanks for the tip. Did mine today. The action is much smoother. With a new scope, should be a fun weekend at the range.

[@JeepnStu]

I'm glad another Savage has been saved! How much better does it feel!👍

[@texassingh1027]

Parko's Bearded Bushmannery ... I am amazed at how smooth the action is now. Really good for a $ 300 USD rifle.

[@JeepnStu]

Hi guys & gals, I was shooting the savage B22 on the weekend and was consistently pinging a 2" metal target at 122m. I'm pretty happy with it's performance & she's feeling really smooth now.

[@chuckh5031]

Good video, will do that when I get mine. Thanks.

[@JeepnStu]

Hi Chuck, you may not have to. I've heard Savage have addressed the problem - worth checking none the less & thanks!

[@hphillips7425]

Good video. I need to do the same job to mine and also fix the extraction problem. Thanks and have a good one from west Tennessee

[@JeepnStu]

Thanks, glad I could help. Haven't had any ejection problems yet, could it be the ammo your using?

[@Hesirontuff]

I see Lionel Messi has been taking up new hobbies during lockdown.

[@Hesirontuff]

Seriously though, thanks for the heads up on this, I'll get my B-17 in a couple of days and I'm super stoked.

[@JeepnStu]

Haha, I've never gotten that one before! Don't tell anyone!

[@LSMG2004]

Dude I thought the same thing

[@edwinmcnew4389]

Just bought that rifle! Thanks for that!

[@Marcuslifts14]

Hey, I bought a savage b22 bns sr and you said in another comment that savage has addressed the problem. Is it still like this?

[@kittysaywut]

What type of lube would you use for the inside of the bolt? (The metal that connects to the affected pin)

[@LSMG2004]

Just got a b22, thanks for the heads up!

[@marcelonetto3838]

Have you done it? My b22 still in the box.

[@JeepnStu]

It's worth checking, apparently savage has addressed the issue. So it depends on when yours was built.

[@LSMG2004]

I have gone through about 500 rounds and I haven't had one feed issue, damage to ammo, or failure of any kind. I have the B22 precision with the green cerakote. I'm a new shooter so I'm looking at 3" groups at 100 yards, but I think I can get better

[@txivhuabtais7406]

Who can I contact to get another magazine for my savage b22 FV LR ..

[@gungan5822]

New B22 owner. Just checked. This spot is now not a sharp edge, it has been flattened from a knife edge to a flat. Though the edges of the flat that runs along the surface of the bolt are still not totally smooth.

[@JeepnStu]

Yeah I'd heard that savage has done something about the issue. Good to know. Also good to know all the ins and out of your rifle. Cheers

[@gungan5822]

@@JeepnStu I smoothed the edges with a little light filling. Don't think I need to take the full Dremel to it. My bigger concern is feeding from the mag. The bottom of the breech keeps scraping every bullet that goes in. Instead of a smooth feeding ramp into the breech (filing down the lead), it's a feeding ramp into a knife edge that the round has to jump over.

[@JeepnStu]

I don't think I have that problem, I'll have a look, thanks

[@gungan5822]

@@JeepnStu Yeah, the breach end of the barrel is convex, with the hole in the middle. The feeding ramp(s) are little nubs on their side of the breach. The middle has no ramp because the bolt slide that pushes the round out of the mag fits between them. The ramps don't go all the way to the edge of the breach because the rim of the cartridge needs room to sit flush with the end of the breach. So when the round comes out of the mag, it keeps getting caught on the edge where the rim of the cartridge sits at the bottom of the breach. Since the end of the breach is convex, it's a knife edge shaving off lead. Not even a right angle, but sharper. That's assuming it doesn't jam completely.

[@JeepnStu]

Yeah ok, I'll get back to you. Thanks

[@stanemmett2950]

ty great info.

[@laziale993]

If you want pure long-range accuracy, would you prefer this rifle or the longer barreled SAVAGE B17 FV?

[@countryfriedent]

I had to do that with mine

[@oneofthosepeople2101]

Has savage still not fixed this? Thanks for the information. 👍

[@JeepnStu]

I think they have now. Still worth having a look at your bolt. You can almost see if it has the sharp edges without dismantling the bolt. Happy shooting!

[@holdenhouse1897]

Hey what Leopold scope is that? Also, where did you get the picatinny rail for bi pod?

[@JeepnStu]

Hey Holden, the rail is a cheapy off eBay & I believe the scope is a VX3 3.5-10x40 Duplex. Great scope!

[@gorvlivin]

I looked at a B22 G yesterday and did not like the lug. I know why. It was catching, that and it has a 24” barrel

[@grantc180]

Hey good vid, have done the fix and it definitely makes a difference. Got another prob now though, had it all dismantled to clean and it dropped and broke the ejector, you got any fix for that?

[@JeepnStu]

Oh bugger! No special fix, just new parts! You'll have to get the ejector arm (probably a set) sent to you from Savage.

[@JeepnStu]

How did you go?

[@2greeksandacamera]

BRAVO THANK YOU

[@grasunmajjurach6026]

Verygood

[@AirGunVic]

Do all B22's and B17's have this problem? If so, shouldn't this be brought to Savages attention so that it's solved at the factory?

[@txivhuabtais7406]

Dddaamm this makes me worry so much I just purchase one and I’m thinking alot

[@johnnewell7878]

Asking because I don't know..... if you dont do this, wouldnt it eventually wear or break in? Seems like that pin would be harder than the thin edge of the bolt... has anyone just tried to work the action 1000 times to see if it breaks in?

[@JeepnStu]

Hi John, no mate it doesn't fix it self of break in. What you are left with is a hole in your action pin! The edges on the bold body where the pin rolls over are so sharp it cuts a hole in the pin. I'd show an image of it but can't on here. Have a look at a vid by Sun Miles - his part two video on this issue. He shows a great shot of what happens to the pin. Besides this if you have just bought your B22 or B17 you may find the issue has been addressed by Savage. Hope this helps.

[@jsgll...godgunsliberty2025]

and thats why I bought a tikka

[@txivhuabtais7406]

I was really debateing between a tikka and this savage ..all I wanted was accuracy and not a picky riffle ..here california we have to shoot lead free ammo for hunting only ..not too much option here on ammo

[@flyfishing101]

other than crafting my gun, I am crafting an email for its return and refund before the transfer.

[@JeepnStu]

Sorry to hear that Jacob. You may have seen in some of the conversations that savage has fixed this particular issue. Good luck mate.

[@flyfishing101]

@@JeepnStu the seller accepted the return anyway, and I got my CZ 457 later