I just picked up a brand new savage m14 .270wsm. My plan is to rebarrel to a 7wsm. I've read the barrel can be swapped and headspaced without a Smith, due to the barrel nut. Is this true for the average Joe or just for hardcore DIY'ers?

What are the options to increase the COAL if the factory dbm? Ive read the factory dbm allows about 2.93" COAL, is this correct?

Due these savage actions need extensive accurizing or need it at all?

Any other info or advice is appreciated. I have no experience with savage, thanks