Swapping-Out Savage Barrels

[Straight Shooter]

I was considering picking up a Shaw barrel kit for my Savage .243... maybe .358 Win.  How difficult is it to swap the barrels out?  Other than a vice and what come in the kit (barrel, wrench, headspace gauge), what else will I need? What's the process for head-spacing?

Thanks.

[jackelope]

Not much more than that.
This site is a great resource for Savage rifles.
http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php

[Straight Shooter]

Not much more than that.
This site is a great resource for Savage rifles.
http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php

Thanks jackelope.

[yorketransport]

You may want to soak the threads with some sort of penetrating oil for a while to make things easier. If it's blued steel they can be pretty tough to get off. 

I made a video of a barrel swap that's up on youtube. If you search for yorketransport or Savage barrel swap it should come up. I'll post a link when I get home.

Andrew

[Lowedog]

Here is a good article. http://www.varminter.com/particles/poorman2.htm

Definitely check out Savage shooters also.  They want a subscription fee now for the best parts of their forum but worth it.  The classifieds there are a great place to find barrels.  I put together a 25-06 on an old 110 my brother gave me for less than $300 including a scope. 

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