.270 win Barrel swap question

Hi everyone, this is my first post to the forum, and probably going to appear as a pretty dumb question as well, so here goes.

I have a model 111 .270 win. I'm looking at changing the stock and going to a varmint barrel. I haven't found anyone with a .270 varmint barrel in stock, and they are all 4-6 months out if I order one. So with that being said, I know someone with a varmint barrel from a .270wsm from a SA savage. Would this barrel work in mine since they are both a .270 bullet. Or is there something different about them since the case is a lot different on a wsm? I'm not interested in changing to a wsm or anything like that, so just wondering if it will work to keep it .270 win.

also, if that doesn't work, I called savage earlier this week and they have a varmint barrel they can install on my gun for around $300 give or take if I send them my gun with the new stock. So would that barrel be as good, better, or worse than an aftermarket barrel like Shilens?

Thanks for for any input you guys can give on this.

Klinton

Savage barrels have a rep for accuracy.

Ok cool, that's good to know. That might be the only option if I go that route just so I don't have to wait 4-6 months

The .270 WSM may be a large shank barrel and your .270 Win is a small shank barrel. Were you planning on shortening the barrel and cutting a new chamber? If so, you may not have enough metal left for chambering and threading.

If it's a varmint weight 270 WSM barrel, there *should* be enough for a setback and rethread.
it may fetch more on the open market, unaltered however.

Ok, yeah it's a varmint barrel. What would something like rechambering and rethreading cost? If it's much money, it may not be worth it.

Any cartride witht the same bolt face will work, you could put a 243, 25-06-270-280-30-06, 6.5x284, 308, ect would all work on your small shank savage. a 223 style or a magnum caliber wont work however you woulnd need to change bolt face. varmint contour barrels in these are in stock at mcgowanoutlet.com

I'm certainly no gunsmith, but I don't think the rechamber will work. Here is a side by side comparison of the two cartridges. You might want to become a paid member and keep a close eye on the "Member Classified' section. Or post a "Wanted to Buy" ad.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps6984e0ea.jpg

Good luck

Just found this...

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/ad/1252000.htm

It says it's a heavy sporter/stainless. Might be worth a call.

If I were you I'd jump on Gary's find!

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Originally Posted by foxx

If I were you I'd jump on Gary's find!

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Same here. I have that barrel on my 270, and it's extremely accurate. It's more a magnum contour, so not as heavy as a varmint, but it's still heavier than the sporter, and it's well worth the price.

If you don't like it, I'm sure you could post it in the classifieds and make most of your money back.

Ok, yeah that is definitely pretty appealing. I just might have to place an order today. It's actually bigger at the muzzle than other barrels I've seen. Do you guys think it will fill the channel enough on my choate tactical stock without looking too scrawny in there?

Also Luke45, thanks for the other link as well. I called Mcgowen yesterday and talked to Dennis, he said they don't have one in .270 but could get one in about 10-12 weeks, maybe less. Real nice guy to talk to, and very helpful. So I'll definitely keep them in mind in the future.

Well, I just ordered the barrel, so here goes nothing. They said it should be arriving in 5-7 days. If it doesn't look good in the choate tactical, do you guys think it would work any better in the Boyd's tacticool? I like the shape and look of it, but don't want it to be goofy looking

Goofy looking? Maybe to someone not used to seeing heavy barrels. I don't imagine it looking goofy if it functions as intended. Post pics when you're done. I'm not afraid to tell you want I think! LOL

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I'm certainly no gunsmith, but I don't think the rechamber will work. Here is a side by side comparison of the two cartridges. You might want to become a paid member and keep a close eye on the "Member Classified' section. Or post a "Wanted to Buy" ad.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps6984e0ea.jpg

Good luck

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Wow. That 270WSM looks like a bruiser.

Haha thanks for the honesty foxx. I value blunt opinions.

I certainly hope this all works out for you.
I think it should look OK.

Thanks, yeah the choate stock is made to take up to a 1.25" bull barrel. So I'm thinking it's gonna look pretty funny.

So I'm kinda leaning towards the boyds tacticool stock since it's designed for a factory sporter barrel. So I can open it up as much as it needs, and glass bed it. I'll probably be happier to go that route than using the choate.

But regardless, I think I'll be happy with the barrel purchase. So thanks again for that! :thumb:

If the barrel shoots like mine, you'll definitely be happy with it.

As far as the Choate goes, if you're concerned about the barrel channel then I would definitely go with the Boyd's instead. The barrel channel on the Choate is one of the biggest out there. The Boyd's is a good stock, and I'm sure you'd be happy with it. I like the two I have so far.

Cool, thanks for the input Elgin, I'll go with the Boyd's tacticool and glass bed it. It probably weighs less too. Lol