110 Trail Hunter

[kwarw1]

While looking for a donor action option I stumbled across the Trail Hunter at my local Academy Sports. I went to look at it but failed to measure the barrel nut to confirm that it is a small shank. I did confirm that it has 4.4" bolt spacing and top bolt release,with detachable magazine. It is a ported action. They had it in 6.5 Creedmoor and 308. It was $549 which I think is great

I have two questions:
1) does anyone KNOW for sure the shank size?

2) which caliber of the 2 above do you guys think has the greatest resale value? They come threaded for a brake or suppressor.

If I sign up for email I get 10% off of my first purchase. I'm trying to save myself a trip to town just to confirm the shank size. Thanks

[kwarw1]

Oh I forgot to mention they had large and small pistol primers! I got 1000 LPP for $42.99!

[pdog06]

1)It is small shank

2)6.5CM

[pdog06]

So. Whatcha building anyway?

[kwarw1]

Thanks Pdog.
I got all distracted seeing primers in stock. I didn't even look at the price,got to the register and it rang up $42.92. I figured $100 so I paid and got out quickly.
Looks like I'll have a Houge overmolded stock with bottom metal and a 6.5 barrel for sale soon.

[kwarw1]

I'm moving my 26" 22/250 barrel to a short action receiver to an accu stock with AICS bottom metal.
It is presently is in a 112 Stainless long action with an extended baffle, BBR internal mag wood stock.
I have everything except the action and accu stock recoil lug.
When I'm done all of the left overs are being sold and I'll be done for awhile. I am going to retire soon and trying to get my gun stuff in order.
Thanks for your interest.

[pdog06]

That’s a nice looking rig as it sits too! I didn’t realize they made a closed top action(port like target action) in a small shank. Had me second guessing the shank size when I saw the port, but that definitely looks like a small shank barrel nut.
Is your 22/250 barrel stainless or blued? If blued it won’t match the tungsten gray cerakote that’s on this action.

[kwarw1]

It is Stainless Fluted varmint contour. The gun I handled look like matte to me. I wanted a stainless receiver but I'm tired of hunting one and at the price I'll probably come out way ahead once I sale my receiver and all the other stuff. I'm not sure what my receiver is worth, I have a pretty good idea on the rest of the stuff.

[kwarw1]

Update confirmed that is indeed a small shank barrel. It is matte finish as well. I'll get my Christmas bonus soon so,all systems go!

[Dave Hoback]

That is a nice Savage Action to build from. Might pick one of those up some time. I’m not big on the Tungsten, but I’ll just Cerakote myself in Armor Black. I almost chose Tungsten for my Chassis, but decided on Tactical Grey instead. Glad I did.

Good luck with everything. Looking forward to seeing your finished rig.

[jlnft]

Just a heads up........ KYGUNCO has the 6.5 for $473.99 with free shipping. I don't think they have the 308 in stock.

[Dave Hoback]

Yeah, saw that. Good deal!

[thesheepdog]

I just ordered one of these from my local dealer for $560 in 6.5 PRC; Excited about the enclosed action. There's a good chance I will pick up the 308 version from Academy if the 6.5 checks out. Definitely will be sending the actions/barrels off to get nitrided after I break them in.

[kwarw1]

MAJOR UPDATE!!!!
They are on sale at Acadamy for $429.00 that is not a misprint. $429.00!!!
Got a 6.5 Creedmore it has matte finish

[thesheepdog]

Yes I picked up a 308 at Academy in addition to my 6.5 PRC trail hunter. These are not the same ones listed on the savage website. These must be Academy exclusives because they have a matte finish instead of Tungsten cerakote, and have a different color Hogue stock. Either way I’m happy with the price.

[pdog06]

That’s a great price!

What’s the muzzle diameter?

[kwarw1]

That’s a great price!

What’s the muzzle diameter?

.745 Threaded with a protector
Your not on the way to Acadamy yet?

[Dave Hoback]

I’m tempted for the Action. But I really want my next Savage Action to be from a Model 12 LRP. (The Stainless Target Action with a Mag opening.) I’ll would just try to unload the parts… Barrel, Stock etc. All I want is the Action. But, eh..

[Tdykes]

I managed to snag one for $429. Heck of a price. Now, because it’s such a new rifle, does anyone know where you can get an aftermarket stock/chassis for it?

[pdog06]

No Academy’s near me or I probably would be…lol
Like Dave I would want the action. Or atleast buy it knowing that in the not so distant future the action will make a great base to build off of. Basically Didn’t know they made a small shank closed top action, and now that I see it I want one.