Switch barrel

I've pretty much committed myself to adding a model 25 in 22 Hornet to my collection. However, with the current production models, having a barrel nut, has anyone considered a switch barrel setup between 22 and 17?. I've been contemplating reaming my Contender barrel to a K Hornet to cut down on the brass walking/stretching, and figured I may ream the 25 barrel as well. When I thought about it more, why not get a 17 Hornet barrel to fiddle with as well? Just another of my meanderings of the mind.

I haven't done one yet but I am sure I will one of these days.

The main problem with your idea is that nobody makes a barrel nut wrench that fits the Model 25 nut as they're noticeably smaller than M110 nuts.

Where there's a will, there's a way. The easy solution to that would be to simply make my own wrench, or have one made. Having access to a mill, problem solved.

I think the barrel is pinned also if I remember correctly.

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Originally Posted by MrFurious

The main problem with your idea is that nobody makes a barrel nut wrench that fits the Model 25 nut as they're noticeably smaller than M110 nuts.

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What does Savage do? Do they make their own wrenches or have them made? The tools obviously must exist just no aftermarket yet.

I have a 22H on a Model 25, for about a month now. Haven't done initial clean and prep for setup. Was thinking of doing it this weekend but I haven't picked out a scope yet. I am thinking of using the scope off my M25 .204, I really don't like that scope that much. I might like it more on a rifle with less range like a 22 Hornet which I only effectively shoot out to 200yd.

The scope is a Simmons 44 Mag 6-24x44SF. Every shot jars the quick focus ring, a common issue with the scope that I late read in the reviews on Midway. It holds zero and adjusts and tracks fine but for me I can never get a crisp target picture at 100yd. Out in the field it is not as bad but it is never as clear and crisp as my Barska Varmint & Excavator scopes. It comes close at 100yd. Under 100yd it is good. Would make an excellent scope for a Mark II or 22mag M93. At the ranges I shoot my 93 HMR I wouldn't want it.

I've been thinking of swapping it onto a Mark II Heavy barrel but I still would need a scope for the .204 and another for that 22 Hornet.

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Originally Posted by plinkin

What does Savage do? Do they make their own wrenches or have them made? The tools obviously must exist just no aftermarket yet.

I have a 22H on a Model 25, for about a month now. Haven't done initial clean and prep for setup. Was thinking of doing it this weekend but I haven't picked out a scope yet. I am thinking of using the scope off my M25 .204, I really don't like that scope that much. I might like it more on a rifle with less range like a 22 Hornet which I only effectively shoot out to 200yd.

The scope is a Simmons 44 Mag 6-24x44SF. Every shot jars the quick focus ring, a common issue with the scope that I late read in the reviews on Midway. It holds zero and adjusts and tracks fine but for me I can never get a crisp target picture at 100yd. Out in the field it is not as bad but it is never as clear and crisp as my Barska Varmint & Excavator scopes. It comes close at 100yd. Under 100yd it is good. Would make an excellent scope for a Mark II or 22mag M93. At the ranges I shoot my 93 HMR I wouldn't want it.

I've been thinking of swapping it onto a Mark II Heavy barrel but I still would need a scope for the .204 and another for that 22 Hornet.

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Ingenuity and creativity are what drives our hobby. I will have a 25 in 22 Hornet before summer, to have another toy to play with.

I'm becoming fond of Vortex lately. I love the one I have on my 06. I'll probably put one on my 597, the MKII I'm about to bring home, and the 25 when I get it.

I am going to have to take a trip to Cabelas sometime because it seems that is the only store to have a plethora of scopes and I like mine in the upper scale of magnification. On my Savage 40 I have an 8-32x50 and I really like it.

I'll look into Vortex, thx.

I bounce back and forth between Cabela's and Scheel's considering my geographic location. Cabela's seems to have a more varied selection, but the guys at Scheel's are more knowledgable and professional.

With Vortex, I think what initially sold me was their unconditional lifetime no questions warranty. It's similar to Dillon Precision.

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Originally Posted by Volstandigkeit

I bounce back and forth between Cabela's and Scheel's considering my geographic location. Cabela's seems to have a more varied selection, but the guys at Scheel's are more knowledgeable and professional.

With Vortex, I think what initially sold me was their unconditional lifetime no questions warranty. It's similar to Dillon Precision.

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The only Cabelas in PA is in Harrisburg which is the other side of the state (err umm Commonwealth) from me. We were supposed to get a Cabelas in Erie but the morons in "office" in Erie turned that into a debacle.

The closest one is in WV I think.

We are now supposed to get the new DSG Field and Stream store. They opened the 1st one in Cranberry which is about 70 miles from me. I have yet to get to the store. I might ride the bike out there this weekend.

Bass Pro?

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Originally Posted by Volstandigkeit

Bass Pro?

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In PA? I doubt it.

Well shoot. I know there is one just south of Baltimore, but that's about as far north as I've ever been on the east coast, so far.

I have one of the older model 25's. It is a "classic" with the walnut stock and high gloss bluing. A very nice rifle indeed. The barrel on it is in fact pinned in like the Savage rimfire rifles are. I think all of the newer models now have a nut.....right?

I don't know. I had read the M40 barrel was pinned, threaded and pinned & threaded. Cornfusing.

The one I drooled over last weekend was only threaded with a nut.

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Originally Posted by Volstandigkeit

The one I drooled over last weekend was only threaded with a nut.

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You didn't leave any DNA on it did you? ;)

Haha Not that I recall! My wife had to drag me away from it though. LOL

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Haha Not that I recall! My wife had to drag me away from it though. LOL

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There is a local gun shop that has a gun shop in one part of the building and a jewelry shop in another part. What a concept. If husband and wife showed up together they would starve to death LOL

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Originally Posted by plinkin

There is a local gun shop that has a gun shop in one part of the building and a jewelry shop in another part. What a concept. If husband and wife showed up together they would starve to death LOL

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My wife would ask where the reloading supplies are! LOL

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Originally Posted by plinkin

There is a local gun shop that has a gun shop in one part of the building and a jewelry shop in another part. What a concept. If husband and wife showed up together they would starve to death LOL

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A sure recipe for financial ruin!

Three 44s