Ok confused about barrel Shanks and sizes

[vet2260]

Hello folks fixing to put a bull barrel and my Edge/Axis in .308 but not sure of what shank size i should telling Shilen when I call them is it Standard or large shank??:05.18-flustered::05.18-flustered::05.18-flustered: Already have the Boyds stock and and a good bipod and a tactical handle from glades armory just needing a better barrel..

[geargrinder]

Small shank.

[devildogandboy]

this will help show the differences.
http://www.savageshooters.com/content.php?127-Savage-Barrel-Shank-Sizes

Bruce

[vet2260]

Many Many Thanks for the help and now I know what i need to get and the Article from shilen itself helped greatly!!!

[Dennis]

The barrel nut "definitely' tells the story.

Dennis

[Iowa Fox]

Is the thread length different on the target action vs the regular large shank threads?

[Dennis]

This is the easiest way, the barrel nut height. The low one is a Large Shank, and the tall one is a small shank.

http://www.savageshooters.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=619&d=1341581418&stc=1 (http://www.savageshooters.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=619&d=1327338746)