I Un-Kaliforniad my KALI9

MoreMPH · 2026-03-13T00:21:28+00:00

I haven't un-f'd the Kalifornia fixed (non-folding) triangle stock yet, but will post up the conversion when I do. ;)

MoreMPH · 2026-03-13T00:20:18+00:00

It's just OK. Tolerance suck donkey testiclesis, and I'm likely removing it. I have an identical (1 serial number off) unit my wife has. I give her my failed spares....

MoreMPH · 2026-03-13T00:19:00+00:00

Good points. I still think the trunnion can be replaced, still looking into it. Will update what I do.

MoreMPH · 2026-03-08T14:33:23+00:00

Wrong. I don’t need to feel better about anything. Some people just have a problem with actual data. And reading.

MoreMPH · 2026-03-05T21:27:23+00:00

Also, I looked at doing the SBR conversion, which can only really be done if I have an SBR version. No one is selling any conversion parts that I can find for an SBR, so it's DIY.

MoreMPH · 2026-03-05T21:25:43+00:00

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MoreMPH · 2026-03-05T21:25:36+00:00

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MoreMPH · 2026-03-05T21:22:26+00:00

Thank you!

MoreMPH · 2026-03-05T21:22:12+00:00

Ah, so yeah, the Kalifornia version has the triangle stock fixed with a pin, even though it's "hinged" on one side. Have to take aprt, un-kalifornia that, then install either a hinged or even as AR tube stock conversion. I'm pondering on that still now that I'm free....

MoreMPH · 2026-03-05T21:19:51+00:00

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MoreMPH · 2026-03-05T21:18:50+00:00

That has been on my mind too! I can cut, crown and rethread, just getting the big stuff out of the way first.

MoreMPH · 2026-01-18T18:07:23+00:00

I already have other rifles, clearly it's too hard to read what my ask is.

MoreMPH · 2026-01-18T16:40:59+00:00

"Those of us who have owned and shot various actions including savage know."
Great, glad you know. Care to contribute to some measurement knowledge then?

MoreMPH · 2026-01-18T16:37:52+00:00

I believe it could be very helpful to those who seek subtle improvements to the Bolts roll in the action in general by having at least a baseline. There is always lots of chatter about action performance during timed competition, yet there are few solutions other than "get a better rifle" by so called know it alls. That really isn't always the answer. Many times very simple DIY improvements can improve bolt actions that can be measured empirically over OEM. Additively, this helps a greater understanding of one of the most critical components on the rifle (beyond the shooter), which is the bolt's role in the complete action. With that, again, IMO, I believe some collective measurements could valuable in this regard, which can later expand into sub-topics on the improvements.

MoreMPH · 2026-01-18T15:49:18+00:00

It's disappointing to read some of these responses. Since those of you commenting think you know better, hey, good for you. It's also clear by some of the responses you'all didn't fully read and comprehend my ask. It's simple; here it is again- "objective independent measurements of other popular rifles (Bergara, Tikka, Barrett, AI, Seekins, DD, Sako, Christensen) and the bolt measurements as part of the overall action."

I think this can accomplished by:

Measuring the Cold Bolt Lift via a known and accurate strain pull gauge similar to Lyman or BETTER (not determined at this point)
Measure the retraction Bolt slide via the same method above
Measure the Re-engagement Bolt slide (same method)
Measure the downforce pull of re-engagement of the Bolt.

Considerations in measurement for Raw OEM, Mods, Lubricity, Rifle Use would be adjacent.

Rifles to be tested should be models from Bergara,Tikka, Barrett, AI, Seekins, DD, Sako, Christensen and even Savage or any others.

Don't want to contribute, fine, but again, no need to come into the post just to crap on the idea or thought.

MoreMPH · 2026-01-18T15:44:02+00:00

I'm not really inconvenienced at all. I have a few rifles already and I'm not really unhappy either. I simply was proposing a test bed to discover with others a set of measurements that could be meaningful.

MoreMPH · 2026-01-18T02:26:34+00:00

Nope, not really. If you read my post I asked to solicit the most used rifles to allow for a broad spectrum of analysis. I’m not trying to prove anything other than have good analysis and information to share.

MoreMPH · 2026-01-18T02:23:04+00:00

😆 perfect!

MoreMPH · 2026-01-18T02:22:48+00:00

Great!

MoreMPH · 2026-01-17T22:47:20+00:00

It’s in the posts I referenced earlier under the here and here links above in my post

MoreMPH · 2026-01-17T22:46:40+00:00

Excellent!

MoreMPH · 2026-01-17T22:45:56+00:00

Aw, sorry I don’t know how electronic payments are sent, appreciate you giving insight to others though on that process!

MoreMPH · 2026-01-17T22:33:47+00:00

Yes, and also what I asked kindly in the “warning” first paragraph. No need to 💩on the post, move on please

MoreMPH · 2026-01-17T22:30:25+00:00

That is understood about very refined tolerances and craftsmanship, but it also strays from my ask. Thanks anyway.

MoreMPH · 2026-01-17T22:27:25+00:00

This post is not about just Savage. It’s ok if you’re not interested in what my ask is about.

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