Originally Posted by
Savage1068SPC
I just did a Barrel and Bolt head swap. It is not the same caliber as you are researching but it was fairly easy to get done. My donor Savage action was a model 10 barreled in a .243 Win. I bought the Bolt head from PTG around $80 and a Savage prefit small shank from McGowen Precision barrels in a 22" length and had it chambered for the 6.8SPCII which came in right around $280. I had a smith do the swap and head space which I was ok with paying the $70 for since I do not have the tools needed to accomplish this. You might check with them to see if they can do your .222.
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