Savage conversion/drop in barrels/kits

[rjm158]

I saw a Savage 110 .243 at the gunshop where I work part time and it started me thinking about doing a caliber conversion. I've heard the barrel nut system makes the Savage somewhat easier to do "gunsmithless" barrel changes than other brands.

Ideally, I was thinking about a .358 Winchester since I have rifles in all the other .308 family calibers but also considered a .243 varmint configuration. Another .260 wasn't out of the question either.

Has anyone done this and, if so, what barrel manufacturer made the barrel/kit you used? Pros or cons? I saw Shilen kits on the Brownell's website but the calibers were kinda limited. The customer reviews were mostly positive, though.

Thanks, Ron

 

[HTDUCK]

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[SJB358]

Doubt you would be disappointed in a 358 Win. One of the best of the lot. It is an awesome round with alot of great bullets available. I think once you put a deer or two down with it, you would be impressed. Scotty

 

[cloverleaf]

Go to the Midway USA site and do a search for "Savage barrels". I came up with several Barrels like the one below. Dont know if they will have the Cal. you want, but its a place to start. CL

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?p ... ber=464539

Hope that helps.

 

[jmad_81]

Don't know much about the .358, but I built a 280 AI on a Savage 110 this last year. I pput a Pac Nor barrel on it, but A good friend of mine bought a shillan from the sharpshooters supply in a 300 WM and it shoots good. I got a .363" group out of my 280 AI today. All you need is a go/no-go gage, barrel nut wrench, and a barrel vise. Fun to do yourself and very functional.

 

[BK]

I have a Savage chambered in 7mm Rem Mag, and I should figure ou what belted mag cartridge I want to convert it to. Problem is, there's not that many belted mags I like, and I already have a .257 Weatherby and a .300 WinMag. Maybe .264 WinMag? .270 Weatherby? (Would Roy turn over in his grave if I chambered a Weatherby cartridge in a Savage?)

 

[SJB358]

I doubt he would care and at least you would know it would shoot! Scotty

 

[rjm158]

Cloverleaf, I'd looked at the Midway site, too, but would really like to try to go the 358 route first if possible. So far, I haven't found any of the kits in 358. Thanks, for the info, though.

Ron