Rebarrel 116 bear hunter .338 win mag shank question

[dr.k]

Hello all,

First time posting here, I have question about my rifle, its a 116 bear hunter in .338 win mag. I am looking to rebarrel it for a 20" 6.5 creedmoor carbon barrel for lugging around the AZ mountains for Coues Deer. I did some research on this site and I can't seem to get a definitive answer on if it is a large or small shank receiver. attatched are some images of the barrel nut, I don't see a step so I am assuming its a standard shank reciever.



https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B81NXzmfLj9WSXF1bDdYaklnMms
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B81NXzmfLj9WbmxmOTUycTh3LTA
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B81NXzmfLj9WZThrU1BHbS1KUHc
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B81NXzmfLj9WaEpSbXFVSXk5eDQ


Thank you!

[dfrosch]

It's a small shank. Check out the second pic in this link.

http://www.savageshooters.com/content.php?127-Savage-Barrel-Shank-Sizes

But, having a long action 6.5 Creedmore is a little... odd.

[dr.k]

Thanks! I know its going to be a lil odd but I put some dummy 6.5 Creedmoor rds into the mag well and it does strip the rds into the chamber pretty well....... its going to be a hunting gun so as long as it feeds reliably I am happy!

[dfrosch]

Don't know what you're paying for that carbon fiber barrel. But you could probably find a 6.5 lightweight hunter for a similar price.

[dr.k]

I wish, Its easier to hide a barrel from the wife then it is a rifle ;)

[dfrosch]

Understood.

Post some pics when it's done.