Sleeved Actions/Bolts

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rbstallings

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I am fairly new to gunsmithing (right at a year) I am not clear on what exactly a sleeved action is. What does this do, benefits? Are bolts also sleeved?

Thanks
 
a sleeved action= take a round reciever like a remmy 700, and glue a larger diameter tube over the outside of it. this is to give the action more rigidity, and more bedding contact. bolts are bushed, which tightens up the tolerances between the bolt and raceway.
 
Actually, we've *sleeved* a Remington bolt when we cut off the Remington locking lugs and replace them with a Savage bolt head. The purpose of the sleeve is as Lefty stated, to get a better fit with the action.

More common is to use two bushings, which are split, epoxied in place, then turned to fit. When you leave both the bolt head and handle on, it's the only way to go.
 
Thanks guys. By glue, does that mean epoxy or something like silver solder? Also, does a space have to be milled out to keep the serial number/name of action?

Charles E: is there anything that is done internally to the bolt around the firing pin?
 
Serial #

I was informed by my ATF person who came and did an inspection 2 months ago that the Serial # and make as well as model must be visible through the sleeve! I do not know if she has her facts wrong but I will tell you I will play it safe and have both showing. All these rules are fun aren't they.
 
rbstallings said:
Charles E: is there anything that is done internally to the bolt around the firing pin?
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Well, the Savage retaining pin must be installed. The firing pin must be turned to fit a Savage bolthead. While not a difficult job, it is an "involved" one.

Pluses are 2 -- (1) you have a floating boltface, and (2) you can change boltfaces -- .223, PPC, .308 and magnum all on one action. Minuses are it takes a while. If you are hiring it out, expect to pay a fair bit, and perhaps encounter a few smiths who, for liability reasons, just wont do it. I believe somebody who posts to this forum offers the service.

About $50 in parts for two boltheads.

If you are going to all that trouble, reworking the shroud is probably worth doing as well.
 
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