I just got a real deal on a new factory barrel from a guy I know. He sold me a brand new factory barrel in 30-06 for $25. He's putting a new Shillen set up on his new, unfired Stevens action & had no use for the barrel so, I grabbed it as a spare for my beloved Savage '06. When I got home, I realised it's a Stevens barrel, complete with Stevens stamping on it.
Now, I recall reading here somewhere that Savage makes their own barrels hence, it would be the same, only different (huh? ???).... You know what I mean. Wheather it's stamped Savage or Stevens it's the same metal, the same machining, the same stuff, it just comes out of a different door at the factory, correct?
Can one of y'all clear up this mystery for me?
I guess I just need to hear it directly from one of our resident Savage gurus.
Thanks once again for any info / input & everyone have a safe & Happy Thanksgiving!
Frank in Fla.