First Post here.
Here is what I would like to do. I have my eye on a used Savage 110 in 30-06. The ones I am finding seem to be the top loaders. What I would like to do is rebarrel the rifle to a ? .260 is my choice at this time, but some round sinilar to this, basically a versatile round capable of taking white tails and varmits. I am also leaning towards this caliber as I have a 308, and 7mm, and I want something a little smaller with good range and a tad less recoil so my son could use this (he is 10 but probably 15 by the time it is done).
Anyway my question not life story:
What problems would i encounter in rebarreling this type of internal round storage system and how or would it limit my selction of rounds?
I am choosing savage, because it seems to be the easiest action/set-up to begin in the do-it-yourself area. Any major work would be sent to a smith.
I am looking at replacing the trigger, barrel, and stock. So I don't know how custom you can call that, or just modified, but in any event I am sure I will spend more money than I could go buy a new one for, I just want a project, and want to shoot something I created (even if it is in a lego set kind of way).
Here is what I would like to do. I have my eye on a used Savage 110 in 30-06. The ones I am finding seem to be the top loaders. What I would like to do is rebarrel the rifle to a ? .260 is my choice at this time, but some round sinilar to this, basically a versatile round capable of taking white tails and varmits. I am also leaning towards this caliber as I have a 308, and 7mm, and I want something a little smaller with good range and a tad less recoil so my son could use this (he is 10 but probably 15 by the time it is done).
Anyway my question not life story:
What problems would i encounter in rebarreling this type of internal round storage system and how or would it limit my selction of rounds?
I am choosing savage, because it seems to be the easiest action/set-up to begin in the do-it-yourself area. Any major work would be sent to a smith.
I am looking at replacing the trigger, barrel, and stock. So I don't know how custom you can call that, or just modified, but in any event I am sure I will spend more money than I could go buy a new one for, I just want a project, and want to shoot something I created (even if it is in a lego set kind of way).