The swapping of barrels on a Savage is very straightforward. Once you have the gear and a bit of experience, you will be able to change them in 10 mins. Then you may choose to have a selection of barrels in various chamberings.
Do consider rds like the 6BR, and 260R/6.5 Mystic. Ballistics very similar to the 6.5-284 with double the barrel life.
But then, why not have one of each...including a 308, or 280AI or.....
Let me know when you would like a barrel. Lead time is 12 to 16wks.
Right now, your is seater so far away from the lands. Many bullets prefer that relationship so you need to extend the seating depth to keep that constant. You might have to adjust your powder amounts slightly to account for the larger case volume.
My experience is that the depth of the lands will simply erode to the point where you have no rifling to engrave. The wear doesn't just happen at the leade but several inches down the length of barrel. Doesn't matter how far you seat out - like shooting in a shotgun.
so if accuracy starts to fade, a bit of length tuning will help but be prepared that the barrel will simply loose effectiveness quite colourfully in short order.
Jerry
