280 rem

[yote hunter]

Im looking into puting a model 12 together in 280 rem. Can someone recommend a aftermarke barrel ?thanks

[snowgetter1]

I think McGowan outlet has prefits ready to ship. And Gunshack had some at one time, not sure if they still do.

[stangfish]

When you say Model 12 are you saying this is a target rifle or a hunting rifle?

[Bigdave1977]

Jim at northlander keeps them in stock, have a friend that bought a criterian varmint profile 280 about a year ago from him. The thing shoots lights out.

[demolitionman]

Before you go changing out a model 12 bull? Barrell, please try a little load work up on the oem, unless the twist isn't going to work for your intended application. I have a stock savage bull barrel that flat hammers!! Under 3" groups at 500, and 1/3 at 100.

[stangfish]

Demo,
Did Savage make a model 12 280 bull?

[yote hunter]

thanks for the responses,i had a 280 in a ruger 77 years ago .I always wanted another 280 but in a model 12 just like my 204.if they make one i couldnt find it.it going to be a jack of all trades,hunting and bench.

[EOD350]

I have a .280 Criterion from NSS and it shoots very well. I have a McGowen on a .260 build. It shoots well .2-.3's @100 and 3/4 MOA at 700 with but is a bear to clean.

[northlander]

You may be aware of this but the Model 12 you are planning to build will be a short action build. If you do one in a 280 you will have a single shot rifle. The 280 Rem. will not feed out of a Model 12 magazine.

Jim Briggs
NSS