Savage rifle questions!!!

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Here's some questions for you savage guys...I bought a model 12 BVSS...what action is that (as far as model #) and is it a large or small shank? Would barrels off of the model 12 fclass and benchrest fit on this BVSS? Thanks for any info!
 
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Savage Barrel Shank Sizes
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Published on 01-23-2012 12:06 PM Number of Views: 1445 2 Comments
In 2002 Savage began offering rifles in the Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) and Remington Ultra Magnum (RUM) calibers. When these were finally in the catalog, there was a change made to the barrel shank diameter. Standard barrel shank diameter on standard calibers are 1.055" x 20tpi. On the new WSM, RUM, and SAUM calibers the shank diameter is 1.120" x 20tpi. The barrel nut is also bigger in internal size, but is the same outer diameter and our barrel nut wrench will still fit. Savage also used this size of shank on the first version of the Model 10ML muzzleloader.

However, there were a few WSM and RUM rifles made on the standard barrel shank in the first production run. The best way to tell is to measure the barrel shank right against the nut. The larger barrel shank will have a step down approximately 1/8" ahead of the barrel nut. If your WSM or RUM rifle has a serial number with a "G" prefix, it is most probable it will have the larger shank.



NOTE: The new 12LRPV's and Target Series rifles with an extra heavy target barrel uses the large shank size. Due to the extra heavy contour there is no "step" in the barrel as shown in the picture above.

The quickest way to determine what size the barrel shank is on your rifle is to measure the length of your barrel nut. Standard shank nuts are 7/8" (0.875") in length, whereas large shank nuts are 5/8" (0.625") in length.




Information provided by Fred Moreo
 
Large shank is usually magnum calibers. As far as barrel fit, any barrel size will fit it's only a matter of using the barrel nut. Ps. you should look into aftermarket barrel for replacement, plus shoot your factory you might be happily surprised.
 
Well judging as how it is not a magnum calibre, is not an extra heavy barrel and not listed as a target series...and the barrel nut measures 7/8" in length I will presume its the the standard shank!
 
Ruthless said:
Large shank is usually magnum calibers. As far as barrel fit, any barrel size will fit it's only a matter of using the barrel nut. Ps. you should look into aftermarket barrel for replacement, plus shoot your factory you might be happily surprised.
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This isn't true, the barrel threads into the reciever. And to the OP, what is the bvss chambered in now?
 
They should, it also depends on how old the everything is. Any large shank barrel will fit a large shank action, the barrel nut is the same for large and standard shank. Keep in mind you may need to change your bolt face if get a different caliber. If it is mag fed you may also run into feeding problems, if you change the caliber. I have been doing a similar project with a savage 110 action. Savage shooters is also a great resource for all things savage.
 
Nope...barrels, recievers, barrel nuts and recoil lugs are either large shank or standard. They are not interchangable. You are right about feeding problems, either have to find the mag parts from the correct rifle or get a single shot follower.
 
cdn shooter said:
Nope...barrels, recievers, barrel nuts and recoil lugs are either large shank or standard. They are not interchangable. You are right about feeding problems, either have to find the mag parts from the correct rifle or get a single shot follower.
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My mistake, you are correct about barrel nuts, the Wrench size is the same not the actual threading. Some magazines can be altered to work. Depends on the change. It's possible to take 300wm to 3006 easily depending on the system.
 
Ok, I am slightly confused! So I will break it down and maybe someone will be able to give me a solid confirmation. I have a mod 12 BVSS in 308...I want to know if the barrel from a mod 12 Benchrest 308 (lg shank) will fit my action???? Thanks if anyone can confirm!
 
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