Hi Folks-

Well, I just received my Savage prefit CBI barrel, heavy duty recoil lug and trued barrel nut from James at Northland. Ordered on Monday and James was very patient and helpful with this rookie- explaining and answering questions. It is, to me, a thing of beauty and a call to my local gunsmith verified I can bring the gun over Monday for the barrel swap, head spacing, etc.

Thanks so much James!

Oh, I should mention it's a 26", Varmint profile, 1:10 stainless short shank .308 Winchester, going on my model 111 Hog Hunter. I am so excited to get it on the gun and start working loads for it!

I'll post some pics when she's done; should be about a week.

QUESTION- forgive me if it's dumb: I'm wondering if now might be a good time to get some measurements with the Hornady OAL tool for the bullets I am planning to use? Seems that there shouldn't be a difference whether the barrel is mounted or not? Please comment and as always thanks for the help and support!

Brian