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    Advice on rebarreling a .308 model 10.


    I have been shooting a model 10 in an MDT stock for years, it seems to have finally bitten the dust accuracy wise. So I am thinking of re-barreling. As my friends often shoot .308s when our other rifles need a rest, I do think a simple re-barrel to .308 would be my preference. Definitely want it threaded, as calling misses is difficult with the unthreaded barrel I have. I have read how easy it is to do it yourself with Savage barrels, but I would definitely appreciate suggestions on what barrel and tips on the actual process. Thank you.

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    I just did a rebarrel for the first time.

    https://www.savageshooters.com/showt...w-barrel-(6BR)

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    What contour barrel are you thinking about? (How heavy/light a profile, that is?) What is your budget? And what is your time frame?

    Edit: sorry.. was mixing threads

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    The only additional tips I can offer. Get a good action wrench and use the proper barrel nut wrench. Make sure you have some anti-seize on hand for installation.

    Talk to Jim at Northland Shooter Supply.

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    Quote Originally Posted by charlie b View Post
    The only additional tips I can offer. Get a good action wrench and use the proper barrel nut wrench. Make sure you have some anti-seize on hand for installation.

    Talk to Jim at Northland Shooter Supply.
    Great guy to do business with!

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    OK, thanks for all the good advice, I'll definitely have to contact Jim at Northland Shooters Supply. I think the MDT Chassis can handle pretty heavy barrels, still I don't want a bench ridden rifle, even though it will get shot mostly from the bench. So I am thinking Palma or Varmint. As to time frame, ASAP is best but I realize , after looking through a number of sites selling pre-fits that there aren't a lot available. As to budget I would like to avoid spending over $400, however, I could go a bit above that if the promise of accuracy necessitates that.
    Does one typically buy the barrel wrench and vice, or rent them?

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    If the pre-fit you're looking for isn't in stock the wait times can be long, 12 - 20 weeks for the Shilen barrel I ordered earlier this month.

    Being a tool guy, and anticipating future use, I bought Jim's action and barrel wrenches when I built my 22 Creed a couple years ago.

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    X-Caliber. If they say 12 weeks, it’s 12 weeks. In my experience with multiple orders. I haven’t gotten a single dud from them yet.

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    A few questions, At what distances do you shoot ? and what bullets do you plan to use ?
    If this is your only planned Bbl.swap, why not see if there any of your shooting buddies or "helpful" members of your range / club would be willing to help you.
    Since this will be a custom order, just an FYI, Criterion / North Land used to ?? offer four 308 chamber designs as well as a few different rate of twists.
    Do a little research and see what the military and custom rifle builders are using as far as twists go in their barrels.

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    Here is one. This is International Barrels. Can’t get a barrel direct from them because they are in Canada. I’ve dealt with them for their machined Barrel nut, which is very nice. I like it over the standard Savage style. The barrel is a 22”, 1-10 heavy barrel with 5/8-24 muzzle threads. Out of stock now, but one to keep in mind. For $479 plus discounts through Brownells, not a bad option. https://www.brownells.com/rifle-part...rod129688.aspx

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    The barrel nut wrench is cheap. The action vise is not. I liked the convenience of it and plan on using it again so I bought it.

    In the old days we would make the action or barrel vise jaws. Block of hardwood shaped carefully to match the gun. Placed in a good bench vise. Given price of good hardwood these days, the action vise from Jim is pretty comparable.

    When I asked about 6BR barrels Jim had several to choose from. Not sure about others, or if you want something specific, like a non-standard twist rate.

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    7mm08 if you reload.
    The Dunning-Kruger effect is alive and well.

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    I'm going through this same thought process right now and Jim from Northland Shooters Supply is who I'm calling when the time comes. I've got a Criterion bull picked out and all the tools needed to rebarrel. I'm thinking it will be next year some time, so I'll be interested to read about your experience!

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    Then you will become a really-real “Savage Smith”! Make sure to get your membership card & Decoder Ring. LOL!

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    LOL... Barrel is the ONLY thing I haven't changed yet on a Savage Rifle. I never had a range that I could shoot a barrel out at until April of this year... Good times!

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    Jim will spend all the time you need to make sure you get what you need. The more I shoot my 6BR the happier I am I made the choice to do it myself.

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    Quote Originally Posted by charlie b View Post
    Jim will spend all the time you need to make sure you get what you need. The more I shoot my 6BR the happier I am I made the choice to do it myself.
    Couldn't have said it better!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Robinhood View Post
    7mm08 if you reload.
    I wish I had discovered the 7-08 earlier. I'm liking it.

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    The popularity of the 6.5 CM seems to have pushed the 7mm-08 and even the .308 into the background. But my 7mm-08 rifles remain some of my favorites.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Orezona View Post
    I wish I had discovered the 7-08 earlier. I'm liking it.
    Yep, whats not to like?

    The popularity of the 6.5 CM seems to have pushed the 7mm-08 and even the .308 into the background. But my 7mm-08 rifles remain some of my favorites.
    I agree, but the 7mm08 just feels right. and you can load a 160 class if you want.
    The Dunning-Kruger effect is alive and well.

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