Have you lubed the bolt both at the handle where you can see the locking cam and at the bolt head it self. If these are dry they can make it harder to work the bolt and can make a clicking noise when closing the bolt on a new rifle.
You can find videos of Savage bolts and how to take them apart and put them together at a site called grimstod on you tube. He makes custom bolt lift kits for savages that work very well.
Type in grimstod bolt lift kit videos at utube, It's been awhile since i have been there so you may need to look around a bit.
Last edited by bluealtered; 12/26/23.