Axis II barrel compatability

[lyfrok]

I just got a barrel replacement for an Axis II Precision. I ordered one to fit a long Savage action. Was I right or did I screw up. The barrel shank is to too big to screw into the Axis II action. Did I screw up?

[prdatr]

Welcome. Can you post the order info?

[lyfrok]

I bought an Outlier barrel (nice looking Barrel) and the action type I ordered was the only one listed, long action. I read that the Axis II action was a long action. Or so I thought.

[Robinhood]

I think the critical information with regards to barrel purchases are large shank or small shank. Tenon can be substituted for shank. If we use long action / short action to describe a dimensions of the barrel you we will find that it is more based on the oal of the cartridge and 90 percent of the barrels will screw into one length or the other. On the other hand large and small diameter barrel threads are not interchangeable in any way.

When I look at that companies web site I see you have a choice between the SAV sm small shank that also fits a MOS patriot, Rem 783,Solus and Bighorn action or a large shank. My guess is you thought Large(shank) was a long action thread. Large and long in this case are not interchangeable.

Contact them or someone and see if they can turn it down for you.

[DannoXYZ]

Yes long or short action only refers to longitudinal length of bolt-throw (long or short bullets). Typically designated by distance between action-screws. On all Axis models it's 4.8". Which may be considered long-action or medium-action compared to other Savage products.

Diameter of barrel-threads is completely different. Here's dimensions for future search and ordering:

Small tenon is 1-1/16" x 20 tpi = starting major OD 1.063", after threads are cut and trimmed 1.055". Most common.
Large tenon is 1-1/8" x 20 tpi = starting major OD 1.125", after threads are cut and trimmed 1.115". Only used for some magnum calibres.

Easiest way to do this is:

1. cut 1.063"x20tpi threads on original 1.063" barrel
2. trim off tips of threads to 1.055"

This leaves tips of threads flat instead of pointed. Makes HUGE different in fit. If you get barrel that's threaded after being trimmed down, it will be too loose and won't be held properly by nut. Search around here for McGowen barrels that were done like this and sent back... multiple times.

You can see in this photo, light reflections off tip of threads, showing they're flat. So it's incorrect to say this threading is 1-1/16 x 20tpi or 1.055 x 20tpi, because it's neither.



Here's another close up of threads, note tips of threads are flat, not pointy.



Easiest way to do this is:

1. cut 1.063"x20tpi threads on original 1.063" barrel
2. trim off tips of threads to 1.055"