I would really like a light weight (not ultralight) left-hand rifle in .280ai with a 24” barrel. I could do a custom, but too many demands on finances to justify that. Maybe in 10 years or so.
In the meantime, Savage made the Axis II in .280ai. Unfortunately, it’s a 22” barrel, but it is still only 6.3 lbs before the scope. So my idea is to buy the .280ai and a left-hand in .30-06. I should be able to swap the .280ai barrel to the LH action without too much difficulty, correct?
Are there any roadblocks to this plan? What tools do I need? I know many people prefer the Ruger American, but AFAIK, Ruger has not made the American in .280ai. Also, I have an Axis II in .25-06 and like it.
In the meantime, Savage made the Axis II in .280ai. Unfortunately, it’s a 22” barrel, but it is still only 6.3 lbs before the scope. So my idea is to buy the .280ai and a left-hand in .30-06. I should be able to swap the .280ai barrel to the LH action without too much difficulty, correct?
Are there any roadblocks to this plan? What tools do I need? I know many people prefer the Ruger American, but AFAIK, Ruger has not made the American in .280ai. Also, I have an Axis II in .25-06 and like it.