This is the first time I have changed a barrel on a Savage and so far all has gone well. The barrel vise worked and I was able to loosen the barrel nut and remove the action. Now for my question ( and yes I feel quite stupid right now). Does the barrel nut continue to screw off toward the muzzle end of the barrel or do you reverse and remove it from the action/chamber end? This is the first time this barrel has been removed and it is working rather hard in either direction at this moment and I don"t wand to screw up the threads on the barrel or the nut. Thanks in advance I have learned alot from reading and joining this group.