Originally Posted by mathman
Originally Posted by R_H_Clark
I don't know much about gunsmithing,but I was under the impression that Savage's floating bolt head negated the need for truing an action.



The floating bolt head may make sure the lugs both seat. But how does it then make sure the plane of the bolt face is perpendicular to the center line of the chamber/bore? What does it do to ensure the bore and action are coaxial?


I'm not sure I'm understanding completely. I told you I didn't know much about gunsmithing. Are you saying that the lugs might be making full contact but be off to one side or the other?