Pre fit barrel ???

[2elkhunt]

I just got my first Savage Axis and i'm really impressed with how it shoots for a cheap rifle. My question is how does the pre fit barrels work, are they chambered and ready to go? Do you need to have a smith do the work?


Thanks

[futurerider103]

The prefit is ready to go you just need a barrel nut wrench, barrel vice it action vice and you're good to go

[Rosco]

Yes they are chambered and ready to be installed and can be acquired many of the sponsors here. Jim at Apache does great custom work if you don't mind a wait, or get one ready to go from AccurateBarrel or GunShack. Like futurerider said you just need a few items for the swap , in addition you will also need headspace gauges.

[drybean]

If you are changing calipers 223 -308 or 308- 223 a bolt head chg. will be needed
no need for a smith if have the tools ( action wrench,BBL. nut wrench, head space gauges)
If you like Savage the tools are money well spent
Welcome to the addiction

[cardman]

BHW barrels also does prefits. good barrels. wait is probably like Apache.

[GaCop]

Once you do your first barrel change, you'll be hooked for the rest of your life!