model 11 .338 Federal barrel swap questions

[yankeedog]

Guy at work thought he was going to go on a big hunt so he buys this .338 Federal Savage DOA Hunter and I convince him otherwise and buy the gun from him.
Anyway Im wanting to know if a .308 barrel can be installed on this gun due to ease of finding ammo and Im not a hunter just target and shooting what ever will make a mess all over my range 100-200 yards for fun.
Or should I just sell the gun in its complete form and call it a day, but I would like to keep it. (PS) this is my 4th Savage and I was a member of this site awhile back but must have been updated and dumped my last log in name and password because I used the same one and re-registered.
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[Mtpilatus]

Yes it can be done. 338 Federal is necked up 308. Shares same bolt head.

[yankeedog]

I guess "Shaw" is the flavor of the day people seem to like?
And thank you for your response.

[Zero333]

Shaw barrels are good. But with Criterion and Shilen barrels you are more likely to get a very good shooter.

If Range fun on the cheap is the name of your game, then ER Shaw is your best bet.

[Robinhood]

Shaw's are easily fouled. That's been my experience. One put 3 in the same hole every time out to be fair.

[yankeedog]

The original barrel is a "heavy sport barrel" and is matte color, can I get a .308 barrel that matches that look? Wish i could find a take off factory barrel.

[Swissfan]

There's one listed in the classifieds.

[yankeedog]

Well there is no turning back now!
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[RustyShackle]

I only own a single Shaw bbl. it darn near shoots a ragged hole, and shoots a wide variety of ammo very well.

[landsaw]

I received my x caliber barrel last week. First 20 rounds shot and i am very pleased. Already bought another doner rifle to build another one