ontargetshooting
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Fixing to start what seems to be a rather easy project. I am on my way to switching out a barrel swap on my Savage 111 to a 6.5x55. I have always wanted a 6.5x55, espeically in a mauser platform. But recently I've come to the idea of doing a build-up of my own. I know that it would be easy to find a mauser or to go and buy a rifle already chambered for the 6.5 swede. But heck I have a gun store and I have access to several Savage model 111's that have been on the shelf or a box for four yrs. So i'm gonna use one of them. Thats the perps of having a gun store. Anyway I have already checked out several barrel makers and since I'm gonna use my own personal budget (budget is alittle low now since I bought myself a new toy..a Colt Commander...hmmmm) I have chosen E.R. Shaw. I'm probably not gonna have to buy any extras to do this switch as a buddy of mine had done the same thing except he went for a 338-06 so he has the tools that I dont have. Also the barrel comes with all the material, which is a good thing. Here is the list of things I've got and what I'm gonna do. Any insight for a rifle build-up virgin in the bolt-action platform, by all means voice your opinion.
1. Savage 111 package rifle in 30-06. Have checked the bolt face and the US brass fits, now I understand that European brass is .480 which would result in a bolt face replace. The box magazine accepts 6.5x55 ammo with ease. (is this correct?)
2. Ordering an E.R. Shaw barrel in contour 3 1/2 or 4. the 3 1/2 is considered a heavy varmint the 4 is a straight contour (bull barrel). Barrel will be in chrome moly polished so far in 24" with a 1:8 twist.
3. Stock, well, to fit the 4 contour with take some fitting. A little work if I kept the standard synthetic stock. Would like to find a stock comparable to the Remington ATAC(good luck right). I would like to stay with synthetic on this rifle. It will be used alot. Don't get me wrong I am a big wood fan. I would never replace my wood stocks on my Model 7 or my Winchester 54 etc.
4. Buddy has the wrench, I have the vises. Barrel comes with the rest.
5. Am I forgetting anything
Opinions please. Any knowledge would be greatful
My biggest concerns is, difficulty factor(i'm up for a challange). Heck You throw me a pistol I'm on it. An assault rifle I'm on it. A shotgun I'm on it. Never done a bolt action. Is the ER SHAW barrel what I'm looking for. Is the length of the barrel the appropriate length to basically all loads for the 6.5x55 (i do reload). I am pretty sure the 1:8 twist is correct since the European is 1:79925. Looking at a different trigger a basix, timney, jewell or maybe a accu-trigger. Also what would be better a glass bedding or pillar?
Now I have done quite few repair works on all kinds of firearms just never have switched out a barrel on a rifle or used any of the triggers listed above. I'm hoping this is an exciting new venture. Kinda when I took my Norinco 45 and made it into a limited class IPSC pistol. I know right a Norinco IPSC pistol go figure.
1. Savage 111 package rifle in 30-06. Have checked the bolt face and the US brass fits, now I understand that European brass is .480 which would result in a bolt face replace. The box magazine accepts 6.5x55 ammo with ease. (is this correct?)
2. Ordering an E.R. Shaw barrel in contour 3 1/2 or 4. the 3 1/2 is considered a heavy varmint the 4 is a straight contour (bull barrel). Barrel will be in chrome moly polished so far in 24" with a 1:8 twist.
3. Stock, well, to fit the 4 contour with take some fitting. A little work if I kept the standard synthetic stock. Would like to find a stock comparable to the Remington ATAC(good luck right). I would like to stay with synthetic on this rifle. It will be used alot. Don't get me wrong I am a big wood fan. I would never replace my wood stocks on my Model 7 or my Winchester 54 etc.
4. Buddy has the wrench, I have the vises. Barrel comes with the rest.
5. Am I forgetting anything
Opinions please. Any knowledge would be greatful
My biggest concerns is, difficulty factor(i'm up for a challange). Heck You throw me a pistol I'm on it. An assault rifle I'm on it. A shotgun I'm on it. Never done a bolt action. Is the ER SHAW barrel what I'm looking for. Is the length of the barrel the appropriate length to basically all loads for the 6.5x55 (i do reload). I am pretty sure the 1:8 twist is correct since the European is 1:79925. Looking at a different trigger a basix, timney, jewell or maybe a accu-trigger. Also what would be better a glass bedding or pillar?
Now I have done quite few repair works on all kinds of firearms just never have switched out a barrel on a rifle or used any of the triggers listed above. I'm hoping this is an exciting new venture. Kinda when I took my Norinco 45 and made it into a limited class IPSC pistol. I know right a Norinco IPSC pistol go figure.
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