Savage standard SA calibers?

[Randyc]

What calibers can be built on a savage standard SA?

[Randyc]

Can I build a .284WIN or a 300WSM on a standard SA small shank barrel without pressure concerns?

[s3silver]

My 284 Win is in a small shank 111 long action. If I could do it all over again I would do it in the short action. Mine shoots fine with 50.6 gr of H4350, no pressure signs. Could go higher, but it shoots really good at that charge weight.

[Randyc]

That sounds good, I have a .284 barrel already. (Project gone cold).


Anyone knoww own if I could do a 300WSM on a standard action or will I have to goto the Magnum action ?

[olddav]

Yes you can/ no you can't are the two likely answers you will get. I believe that Savage built 300 WSM on a small shank actions before going to the large shank, so there's that. If a barrel manufacture feels they can safely produce a 300 WSM for a small shank Savage action then the risk (great or small) is yours. One last thing, I have never heard of one failing without being abused, but I Am No Expert!

[toddcdozer]

I have built a few small shank WSM and WSSM and SAUM with 0 issues.

[Randyc]

Thanks, guys
My question has been answered well, I appreciate any and all info , opinions, and expieriences everyone chooses to share.