Savage 99 Barrel Stud issues- desperate!

FlashThunder · Jun 22, 2012

Hi all, picked up a brush gun in .358 winchester a couple months ago, after a few rounds (factory) the fore arm started loosening so i tightened it down, I shot it again and the forearm popped off, the stud was stripped from the barrel dovetail- Replaced the stud wth a new one, fired a few (3) rounds and it did it again- I have pics in my album, the gun is otherwise a blast to shoot,

I shot first with it strapped down in a leadsled, second time was off hand- could the fore end be too snug between the barrel stud and the receiver? It is like something is ripping the stud right out-

thanks for any and all help and advice!

FlashThunder · Jun 22, 2012

Savage 99 .358 Winchester Issue Pics

FlashThunder · Jun 22, 2012

windy · Jun 22, 2012

if it aligns good, don't force th' next one, so it sits tight agin the flat, and then peen th' sucker down real careful-like. seems likely ye're pullin' it some when ye tighten it; them screws can put a lotta torque on a dovetail, so don't tighten it past what's comfortable. oh, and buy two when you git yer next 'n (stud, that is, not 99) ((oh, wait a minute! did i say don't buy another 99? that should disqualify me from givin' advice right there!))
and mind yer topknot!
windy

FlashThunder · Jun 22, 2012

Thanks, Windy! I'll give it a shot, hope it works, its too fun to shoot (but I am always lookin' for another 99........or two!

LT · Jun 23, 2012

You have a rare Savage 99 there.... those 99's in .358 Winchester ain't exactly common.

FlashThunder · Jun 25, 2012

LT Thanks! I 'd just like the fore end to stay on the one I did find!

Savage 99 Barrel Stud issues- desperate!

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