customized bolt handle

[49willys]

I wasn't too keen on my factory Savage 110 bolt handle so I decided to do something about it.
I ground the knob until the case just fit over it,then filled the case with solder through the flash hole that I drilled bigger.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

I guess that's one option.

How rare to see a "Bubba" at its birth" Pretty clever filling it from the bottom to stabilize it.

Todd.

 

[rcmodel]

Mmmmmm Kyyyyyy!

Pretty sure bolt knobs are on there for a really good reason though, if you want to bother to learn how to run them fast.

They are not just a simple stick handle for a reason..

rc

 

[49willys]

^buzz kill.its not like I can't buy a dozen new savage bolt handles if it doesn't work out.I was pretty proud of my handy work,if I do say so myself.

 

[rcmodel]

If you like it, it's really none of my business.

I shouldn't have opened my trap..

Sorry.

rc

 

[leadcounsel]

I think it's awesome and not sure why it hasn't been done before!

What caliber casing is that?

Curious how much clearance difference is there with the scope mounted? Can you post a picture?

 

[49willys]

No rcmodel,I'm sorry for snapping back.that was uncivilized.
Lead council,it is a 300wsm case,I tried an '06 case first but it was too long and skinny.when I ground the knob I made sure and stayed as close to the centerline of the shaft handle so the case wouldn't be any closer to the scope than the factory knob.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

No rcmodel,I'm sorry for snapping back.that was uncivilized.
Lead council,it is a 300wsm case,I tried an '06 case first but it was too long and skinny.when I ground the knob I made sure and stayed as close to the centerline of the shaft handle so the case wouldn't be any closer to the scope than the factory knob.

I'm trying so hard to make a "caliber wars" comment regarding that post.

Damn, must be late, I got nothin'.

 

[dubbleA]

That's pretty nifty.

I did something similar with a Savage but only used the end of the case.

 

[dsm]

Very unique 49 Willys! My dad has a 49 Willys Jeepster

Very nice dubbleA. I've done stuff similar for customers as well...

 

[NDArmyGuyret]

Very creative!

This is my first post....But I am very impressed here! Now, I want to see what I can come up with! Again, very creative and functional designs for otherwise dull bolt handles.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

This is turning in to one hell of a cool thread.

Thanks for starting it WILLYS.
Anyone have any sweet Mosin bolts? - lookin' for ideas. Doesn't feel like a hijack or drift.
Todd.

 

[49willys]

DSM,did you machine those knobs?those are cool.how did you attach them,if you don't mind telling.

 

[dsm]

The ones with custom knobs were machined by me and they thread on. The factory savage handle is bolted into a jig I made, dialed in, machined and threaded. Knob is machined on the handle after threading while still in lathe. The one piece handles are reshaped factory target handles.