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Post by parcours on Jan 24, 2013 0:03:36 GMT -5
I'm new to this forum and just got my first Savage 24 22lr/410. I took everything part to clean it and found a crack on the rear of the receiver where the stock bolt threads into. Is this an issue? Have any of you seen this type of cracking before? Help....    |
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Post by odell23 on Jan 24, 2013 8:53:07 GMT -5
I have never seen something like that on a 24 before. Ususally it's the stock that cracked from over tightening the bolt. A good micro welder should be able to fill that in and fix the problem.
Does the bolt thread in tight when you start it or is there some play?
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Post by parcours on Jan 24, 2013 10:05:20 GMT -5
Yes, I have no issues threading the stock bolt. In fact, it tightens as if there was no crack.
I'm guessing this crack may have been there from the factory. I don't think you could torque the stock enough to do this.
When you say micro-weldor, what do you mean?
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Post by odell23 on Jan 24, 2013 13:49:20 GMT -5
A guy who welds on really small things or pecision pieces. Not Bubba from the junkyard body shop!
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Post by littleguns on Jan 24, 2013 17:59:04 GMT -5
I've taken a lot of 24s apart and have never seen this kind of crack. Your photos don't make it look like a new crack. I don't see it as a safety issue; probably the worst that would happen is you'd have a loose stock. If the stock tightens up OK as you say, I wouldn't worry about it unless it becomes a problem.
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Post by hardracer on Jan 24, 2013 18:11:45 GMT -5
Something looks kinda funny about this picture to me.It doesnt look cracked to me,looks more like a casting type flaw.I would say braze it up if it bothers you.Iam a machinest and have seen this sort of thing many times over.You also state the stock tightens up no problem.That tells me theres nothing wrong with the structure of it.I've fixed literally thousands of screwed up holes ranging from#4 all the way up to and past 1 inchover the past 20 years or so.The area in question doesnt seem to look like a crack(actual spreading of the metal).At least thats what i see from the picture provided.I could be wrong for sure without having the gun here in front of me to accuratrly say but thats my 2 cents on the matter. Anyhow,try one of those little handheld magnifiers to see deep in it that should tell you more.
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Post by parcours on Jan 24, 2013 20:58:16 GMT -5
Take a look at the bottom pic. Look at the left side and you can see where they threaded the receiver right over the crack. I think you guys are correct, it might be a casting flaw.
I might just braze it, re-thread and go from there. Or maybe just put some JB weld and be done.... What do you think?
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