Quote Originally Posted by Dave Hoback View Post
I believe all Savage contours, regardless of lightweight profile, have at least the first 2” of the barrel the 1.055” . (Threaded portion plus) The 300 WSM case is 2.100” in OAL, so the chamber is housed almost completely in that 2” portion. Because of this, it’s no difference if it’s a Bull Barrel or Lightweight contour. The chamber is still within that 1.055” section.
Dave, I think you're confusing aftermarket Savage barrels and factory barrels. Savage factory barrels have the taper start right where the threads end, so roughly about an inch from the breech end. The Only exception would be the large shank barrels that have the step-down about an additional 1/8" ahead of the threads. Aftermarket barrels will typically have 1.75 to 2" of no taper at the breech end to allow for setting back the chamber/rechambering in the future as the barrel wears.