budget build 6.5x47 ?

[cjmac]

So iv been dying to have a 6.5 x 47 or 6mmBR . but im on a budget. So would i be better to buy one used or find a short action and get a barrel. I really want a 6mmBR . if i could find a model 10 action for a few hundred id take it

[LoneWolf]

The build is easy. It's the brass and other components to get going that are costly. Buddy just built one though and it's very smooth. Hard to keep up with my 308.

[cjmac]

Yeah iv just looked a brass and other components. Im thinking maby 243 would be easier. Wheres a good place to find a decent priced action like a model 10

[LoneWolf]

Here on the classifieds. Look at the 6.5 Creedmoor. Virtually the same, but quality factory ammo and cheaper brass.

[cjmac]

So as im new to savages is there any specific tricks to installing a new barrel ? Recoil lug placement .iv done a lot gun work , just mostly on rem and others

[LoneWolf]

It's simple and straight forward numerous posts around here and videos on youtube and what not.

[upSLIDEdown]

You may also want to consider building off of an Axis, instead of a regular Savage action. May save you a few bucks depending on what you find. My last build was a 6.5 Creedmoor. I ran across a youth model Axis in .243 on clearance for $179 and sold the barrel, so I've got a little over $100 in the action.