OK then That's what I'll be looking for. Probably a new one?
I'll check out our Walmart to see what they have, normally they have some kind of savage for $400.
Where would I find a barrel?
OK then That's what I'll be looking for. Probably a new one?
I'll check out our Walmart to see what they have, normally they have some kind of savage for $400.
Where would I find a barrel?
I found a savage axis two in 3006. Would that work as a doner?
Where would I find a replacement barrel? would I have to ream the new barrel to the 7x57 or could it come that way?
$346.50 free freight.
https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/415011583/savage+axis+ii+.30-06+mossy+oak+bottomland
https://www.shawcustombarrels.com/sh...age-varmint/17
https://mcgowenbarrel.com/savage-pre-fit-barrels/
are a couple economy sites.
Google savage barrel and you will get a list. You will also need a tool kit to do it. If you are sure you will never want to change it again, get a quoit from a local smith.
You did mention prairie dogs.
.22-250 or .243 barrels, new take off could be an option.
.223 Rem AI, .22-250 AI, .220 Swift AI .243 Win AI, .6mm Rem AI, .257 Rob AI, .25-06 AI, 6.5x300wsm .30-06 AI, .270 STW, 7mm STW, 28 nosler, .416 Taylor
Well dang, about face!
I did not know Ruger Americans can change barrels the same way as Savage.
I have a brand new Ruger American in 30/06 that I inherited this year.
I have zero use for a '06 in fact I worked up a Varmint load with 110 bullets just so I might use it at all. Same bolt face same rotary magazine, just need a wrench, nut and barrel. It even has a Redfield 3X9 scope. I found a new Shaw Barrel chambered in 7x57 AI, 1x8 twist threaded muzzle blued,22 inch varmint taper, and shipped for less the the Savage.
PS do you think I need the "Deep" throat to take the Longer bullets?
LOL! “Long” throat sounds better. That is for the really long, super high BC 7mm pils, like the 190 Bergers, or Hornady A-Tips. Not likely if she doesn’t like recoil.
Long sounds better then deep yup.
Is there an issue to have a long throat, and not use it? who knows how she or me will use it in 10 years. Weatherby has a LONG THROAT on most there rifles. We have several and don't shoot long bullets most you can't reach the lands with normal hunting bullets.
I remember when you were setting her up with the Grendel, good to hear she's moving up! Need to stop in and say "hi" once in awhile you know where. :)
Can’t run very short & very long bullets and still expect the best accuracy. Sure it will work. But if the barrel is throated for the heaviest/longest bullets, the lighter/shorter bullets will have a massive jump. Which is not always good. But they will still shoot fine.
By the way: Linda Lovelace would agree with the previous
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