I see alot of people that use a savage action for a precision rifle that they have the barrel installed the traditional way without the barrel nut. Is there a reason for this or is it strictly cosmetic? Also other than being "cheap" is there anything wrong with basing a build off the savage action? Is it as safe strong and reliable as the Remington 700?
Savage barrel nut
- Thread starter Jayph
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From what I understand it's a more economical way of head spacing, unlock the barrel nut take off the barrel, insert head spacing gauge, screw barrel in until it hits the gauge, tighten the barrel nut, voila rifle ready to go. No machining require to make the barrel fit.
Nothing wrong with building off of a savage action and it strong and reliable IMO as any other action out there.
Nothing wrong with building off of a savage action and it strong and reliable IMO as any other action out there.
The Savage is an extremely strong and accurate action. It was even commerically chamberred in some of the Lazzaroni (spelling) cartridges which are loaded extremely hot.
The 700 is prettier, and has a huge amount of aftermarket accessories available. The Savage is coming around now and almost equal in aftermarket accessories. The Savage does not require machining to achieve proper headspace, nor does it need to be blue printed or trued (generally speaking) due to the construction of the bolt itself.
With the Savage you can build a rifle from home, get almost all of your parts off of this site with the exception of a stock. Sharp Shooter Supply will ship to Canada also and have a lot of excellent accessories.
But at the end of the day, a Savage will be a Savage, and won't be all pretty like the 700's.
The 700 is prettier, and has a huge amount of aftermarket accessories available. The Savage is coming around now and almost equal in aftermarket accessories. The Savage does not require machining to achieve proper headspace, nor does it need to be blue printed or trued (generally speaking) due to the construction of the bolt itself.
With the Savage you can build a rifle from home, get almost all of your parts off of this site with the exception of a stock. Sharp Shooter Supply will ship to Canada also and have a lot of excellent accessories.
But at the end of the day, a Savage will be a Savage, and won't be all pretty like the 700's.
I have rebarrelled Savages using the shoulder system with no nut. If you are starting with a blank, it is not all that much easier to use the nut. Most blanks are quite a bit larger in diameter than a Savage barrel is at the breech. To use the nut, that has to be machined off. If it is a heavy barrel, it would look really odd. As far as chambering goes, both Savage system and shoulder system require careful reaming. Case head projection is just as important with a nut as without.
If a threaded, finished barrel is to be installed, the Savage system is really easy to use.
In a manufacturing situation, the nut method makes a lot of sense.
If a threaded, finished barrel is to be installed, the Savage system is really easy to use.
In a manufacturing situation, the nut method makes a lot of sense.
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My first commercial actions were Rems and I built a few rifles. They shot well.
Then I found the Savage/Stevens and this is all I will use for now. It is a great action with some very unique strengths.
There is alot to be gained by using a Savage or Stevens over a box stock Rem. It is not only more ecomonical, but faster and easier to get a rig up and going.
Also, Savage today offers so many great factory rifles that reduce the head ache of running around trying to find parts.
I have used both the barrel nut and the shoulder way of headspacing. There is no difference in potential accuracy. Both will allow you to reach the accuracy inherent in the BARREL.
Now with prechambered/threaded barrels, you can play to your hearts delight and try many chamberings, contours and styles. The installs, using a nut, can be done easily at home thus saving alot on install costs and the time needed to get the work done.
Takes me about 10 mins to change barrels.
I can't think of a better action for those that want to tinker and try various things. And for those who want very accurate shooting guns for min $$$ spent.
Jerry
The only thing I can think of that would stop me is that the RSI Pressure Trace system I just ordered can't be used with a Savage due to that nut. But, that isn't a concern for 99.999999% of buyers, I'm sure. And yes, I did just give the six sigma guestimate...
