First Savage 110 with a re-barrel to 6.5x55

**Tannhauser** · 06-09-2022, 02:57 PM

A while back I found an older Savage 110 with a flatback receiver in .30-06. It had some cosmetic challenges, and was available at a very reasonable price.

I bought it basically because it was such a good deal, but I didn't really want a .30-06. I did some reading on this site and a few others, and it sounded like a 6.5x55 barrel would work with the existing bolt.

I sent off the barreled action to ER Shaw for a 22", 1:8 twist 6.5x55 barrel in bead blast stainless. It took about 8 months, but I finally had it in hand a few weeks back.

I'm currently using the old factory stock, but I plan to upgrade it in the near future. So far I've run 30 rounds of PPU through it and now I'm starting to work up some 160 gr Hornady RN loads with IMR-4350.

**GrenGuy** · 06-09-2022, 04:29 PM

Those 160’s will flat put the smack down on Whitetail. I have used them in 6.5 Criedmore and 260 Rem.

**Dave Hoback** · 06-09-2022, 05:17 PM

Good stuff friend! The 6.5 Swede is the ONE that lead the way for those of us who love the .264” cartridges. Great choice. I use 260 Rem myself.

Man… should have come to us first. We woulda pointed you to the barrel at a good price, loaned you the tools needed (Action/barrel wrenches & Go Gauge), and talked you through doing the swap yourself! Woulda saved you a considerable amount of doh) Shoot…, depending on where you’re located I’m sure there’s one of us close enough would have even given you a hand doing it. Guys here already know anyone close enough to me is more than welcome. I’ll swap out a barrel no problem. And ALWAYS at no charge. Next time you’re needing something, don’t hesitate to ask. There are some sincerely good people with the tools & know how, and who genuinely enjoy helping other enthusiasts.

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**Dave Hoback** · 06-09-2022, 05:22 PM

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**Tannhauser** · 06-09-2022, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by Dave Hoback

Good stuff friend! The 6.5 Swiss is the ONE that lead the way for those of us who love the .264” cartridges. Great choice. I use 260 Rem myself.

Man… should have come to us first. We woulda pointed you to the barrel at a good price, loaned you the tools needed (Action/barrel wrenches & Go Gauge), and talked you through doing the swap yourself! Woulda saved you a considerable amount of doh) Shoot…, depending on where you’re located I’m sure there’s one of us close enough would have even given you a hand doing it. Guys here already know anyone close enough to me is more than welcome. I’ll swap out a barrel no problem. And ALWAYS at no charge. Next time you’re needing something, don’t hesitate to ask. There are some sincerely good people with the tools & know how, and who genuinely enjoy helping other enthusiasts.

That’s a gracious offer!

Honestly, I had a lot of irons in the fire project wise, so I was fine to wait on this one.

I will probably do the swap myself on my NEXT Savage re-barrel. Because at some point I’m sure I’ll see another 110 series unloved on a rack, and a new project will be born :D

**Tannhauser** · 06-09-2022, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by GrenGuy

Those 160’s will flat put the smack down on Whitetail. I have used them in 6.5 Criedmore and 260 Rem.

That’s the plan! My first Virginia rifle deer was with a 6.5x55 Remington Classic shooting 140 gr soft points.

The area I hunt in Loudoun County doesn’t really offer very long shots, and the brush can be thick. I’m thinking a 160 gr RN to the shoulder will drop them right there on the spot.