Bolt problem with my new Savage Scout

[lenoxmi]

My rifle, in .308 Winchester, does not have a cocking indicator on the actions's right side.  There is a spring loaded button in the forward section of the trigger guard that must be pushed simultaneously with the Accu-Trigger in order to remove the bolt, but unfortunately the bolt comes out in the cocked position which inhibits further dis-assembly of the bolt to correct the awful cocking action/bolt lift.

The Savage web site manuals all show a right side cocking indicator.  Does anyone have a suggestion on how I can remove the bolt in the uncocked position, or must I slip the cocking piece after removal?

[LaOtto222]

As far as I know, you will not be able to remove the bolt with out having it cocked - since it cocks on the bolt lift. I think you are going to have to slip the cocking piece to release most of the tension on the firing pin. I put on BT style bolt handles to help with this problem. They are a bit longer and have a larger, smooth ball on the end. You can get them in SS or blued steel. This helped smooth up the feel on the rifles I had...both on the bolt lift (cocking) and bolt close. Good Luck and Good Shooting

[lenoxmi]

After I slipped the cocking piece I still had a hard time disassembling the bolt.  I soaked the bolt in Kroil overnight, then put it in my freezer inside a zip-lock bag.  I bought a new 1/4 inch Allen wrench and, along with a 18 inch copper pipe for extra leverage, was able to finally break the rear cover loose. 

I did considerable stoning and polishing on all the bearing surfaces, and the result was a good smooth bolt lift.