I am getting my 11VT chopped to 18" and I can't wait to get it back from the gunsmith. Do any of you have a savage with 18" or shorter barrel you'd like to share pictures of? I'll follow up with pics of mine when I get it back.
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I am getting my 11VT chopped to 18" and I can't wait to get it back from the gunsmith. Do any of you have a savage with 18" or shorter barrel you'd like to share pictures of? I'll follow up with pics of mine when I get it back.
20" varmint(i know you wanted 18" but figured you hadnt got a reply yet so why not?) . incredibly handy! cant imagine an 18"
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same rifle, bottom picture all i had done was a barrel swap, still had scope that came with, top pic is with vortex 6.5x20 and a paint job.
Nice! Thanks for sharing. Yeah I'm getting mine cut so the overall length with a can will be manageable but I think without the can it will make a handy hunting rig too. I like your paint job!
Thanks Chris! definitly post some pics when you get them! IT blows me away how accurate short stubby barrels can be, make up for the velocity loss!Quote:
Originally Posted by Chrazy-Chris
Yeah, I'm hoping I see some accuracy increase; I just hope the gunsmith does a good job recrowning. My 175smk loads should stay supersonic past 1000yrds so I'm okay with the velocity loss.
Here's one of my shorty's
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Savage Model 10 FP 308
Started life as 20". Shortened to 16" threaded 5/8x24. Currently has Surefire brake on it. One of the most accurate rifles I have.
Here's mine. 358 Winchester, 20" Shaw magnum profile. Handy and accurate.
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This is my 250-3000 savage on a stevens LA in a Stocky's laminate thumb hole. 18 inches shoots like a laser.
Haiku...short and sweet...Wood and steel, still building...16.5" Heavy Barrel 308
http://www.warriortalk.com/attachmen...1&d=1410403466
Your image didn't come through - I think because it was linked from another forum where you have to be a member to view. Sounds awesome, enjoyed the haiku hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by CAPTBEACH
Looks great Capt
I'm diggin these pics... gunsmith is supposedly working on mine now!
Here she is
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I also have a Weaver Tactical Grand Slam 3-9x40 in 1" rings (and the stock mag) that I plan to use for hunting. This SWFA 16x is for shooting long range steel.
So far I like how it handles after getting it cut down to 18"... I think I'll like it even more once I get the shorter lighter scope mounted for hunting. I can't wait until I can try the can on her. Also, I have an HS precision pro-varminter stock on order.
Excellent job right there!
Thanks Clint, I noticed yours looks very similar. How do you like the 16" 308? What's the farthest you shoot with it?
I love this one. This was one of my first Savage rifles. After I had it shortened and threaded I shot it all the time. It had the factory plastic stock and I'd run any ammo I could get my hands on. Never any problems and always super accurate. The farthest target shooting was to 250ish. I really don't shoot this one anymore. I think I might have to start now!!
I've always enjoyed a short compact heavy barreled rifle.
Here she is in her "hunting configuration."
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Smaller scope (Weaver Tactical Grand Slam 3-9x40 1" tube)
Outstanding
This darlin is beyond sexy. Is that a Surefire brake on there? I'm about to re-barrel my 110 LA. Originally I was going for a heavy contour varmint cut to 20" but now I think I might go all the way down to 18". Good taste bro!Quote:
Originally Posted by Chrazy-Chris
Thanks! It's a Silencerco Specwar brake. I have one of their cans that will thread over this brake, just waiting on the ATF. The brake made a huge difference on recoil.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rockdoc173
I'm going to chop one to 16.5"for my 308 soon!
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I know it is not a Savage, but this is my truck gun so I went low budget. It is a Marlin Xl7vh 308 that was a 26" bull barrel. I cut it myself with a hose clamp and hacksaw, then recrowned it with a brass screw and lapping compound. It still shoots decent as you can see.
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I cut it long one time and tried it just to make sure I could pull it off.
I just couldnt see my self putting my savage under my back seat and beating around!
I have a 12 LRP in 6.5CM and a 10 Predator max1 in 260. Would you put them in there? 9 lbs even with the thick barrel. I grab it for most occasions because it is so handy.
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Stevens 200 in .308. CBI Light Varmint cut to 16 1/4.
I've shot plates out to 600yds with it using the Burris MTAC 1-4
Thing of beauty. Guys, these are some wicked looking rifles here. I'm planning on doing the same thing to my first Savage, an Axis my wife bought for me. Going with a Boyd's Heritage stock to pay homage to the fancy hunting rifles I used to lust after as a young one, but with the short barrel and muzzle break for a can. Not sure it will look as sexy with the lightweight barrel, but I want to see what the factory barrel can do before I drop money on a new one. If it don't shoot well, it'll get a fatter tube anyway. Thanks for the inspiration.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chrazy-Chris
It's not a bad plan at all. The factory sporter barrel cut short might seem a bit "whippy", but aside from that it should shoot well. You could also look in the marketplace here and find a used factory heavy barrel and cut that for not a ton of cash.
Depending on the stock, there is a good amount of wood to take off and reconfigure for a heavier barrel when the time comes.
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Originally Posted by daddyusmaximus
The first stock seemed to have enough meat to go with a little heavier barrel. I just want to try to keep the factory one if I can as it was the first gun my wife ever gave me. She's coming around slowly (to the gun community) for a girl that married a soldier, but she's coming around. I love that Stevens by the way too. How do you like that Burris? You said you hit a pretty good distance out there.
Info on this gun please!!
model,cal etc....
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Originally Posted by CAPTBEACH
The Burris is a good scope for the money and fits the role I intend for it well (<400 yds hunting optic). Today, I'd think about the Primary Arms 1x-6x.Quote:
Originally Posted by daddyusmaximus
Could any or all of you post how much these rifles weigh with those 16"-18" bull barrels? I am going to be building a rifle like this and not sure profile yet but want a handy woods gun and carry my rifle all day every day, no sling. Do not want too heavy. Curious what these weigh.
Weighs 9.1 lbs (unloaded, no bipod)Quote:
Originally Posted by jbjh
Unrelated, but I think your scope base is confused. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by jbjh
Well, backwards anyway! I didn't want to have to keep taking it on and off when I was working on the barrel, and I was too lazy to cut the extension off and re-blue itQuote:
Originally Posted by upSLIDEdown
Well not a bull barrel, but I did keep the fat end of a .308 sporter that was cut to 16" before being threaded and braked.:smile-new: This one was shortened up on both ends and transformed from a model 11GL in .243 on a budget with parts from the classifieds here. Some of the stuff I added needs to be removed as this was supposed to be a lightweight rig and the cheekrest, one piece rail and 3-9x40 are a little more than I had intended when I started. Hopefully a set of 2 piece bases, a lightweight scope and cheekrest removal will happen soon. Still haven't weighed it but it's 37" OAL with the brake, handy and shoots well.
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BigHonkinJeep, THAT is what I want!!! I am looking seriously at that Drake Chassis hunter system though. Just trying to keep weight down. Although, if I start doing some weight training before deer season, who cares???
What is that stock? Like it!
What is that stock?Quote:
Originally Posted by jbjh
Curly, There was no budget for a chassis on this one it was strictly a budget build as I had time and a few bucks and extra parts on the shelf. I picked up the 10GL in .243 locally for $150 a few years ago. Picked up a couple of takeoff parts, Staggered feed DBM stock with the mag and .308 sporter barrel from a couple of members who had em listed in the classifieds here. ($140) threw another $30-35 at it for hardware store supplies to do the trigger, bolt lift kit, bedding, cheekrest bolts/knobs and paint. Another $5 or so in kydex to make the cheekrest. I found a takeoff brake sitting behind the counter at a local gun shop $30 and spent another $70 getting the barrel threaded for it. Got the EGW rail from a penny auction for $5 plus $5 shipping a while back and had it on the shelf along with a Vortex diamondback 3-9x40 I picked up on clearance sale several years ago and had sitting on the shelf as a backup $150. I went to the local big box and picked up a set of Leupold rifleman rings for $15 a couple of bucks for a nylon sling and swivels and I'm in it optics and all for a little over $600 total.Quote:
Originally Posted by curlymaple42
Dang fellas It sure didn't feel like I had that much in it when I was scooping all the bargains I could find, grabbing extra parts I had laying around and pinching pennys. LOL:o
Huh, so you made the cheek rest out of Kydex eh? I will have to remember that as I make sheaths and holsters out of Kydex so have the stuff laying around to do that with. Sweet!!
Manners EH1 (I jumped on a group buy over at the old Snipershide). If you can afford the time and money, Tom and his crew make amazing stocks. Great customer service to boot!Quote:
Originally Posted by mikgarus
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Originally Posted by curlymaple42
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Since you have a V/T, I thought I would show you mine. She is 18", easy to carry, super easy to shoot, and awesome to load for!!
DK
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16" .460 project
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Does anyone know the largest diameter bull barrel that can be used while still retaining the nut? I have a model 11 hog hunter and my Choate tactical stock has a 1.250" barrel channel that I am looking to fill up.
1".Quote:
Originally Posted by willyg09