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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: snowshoes22 on November 20, 2012, 09:08:45 AM

Title: savage build
Post by: snowshoes22 on November 20, 2012, 09:08:45 AM: Is it worth it to get the after market barrel nut and barrel lug? I'm getting close to placing my orders and was just wondering about some of the small stuff.
Title: Re: savage build
Post by: Slenk on November 20, 2012, 09:13:16 AM: If you have the smooth barrel nut Yes on both.
Title: Re: savage build
Post by: snowshoes22 on November 20, 2012, 10:02:52 AM: The starter rifle is a 110 long action 7 mag with blind mag. The new barrel is a 6.5-284. I hate the magazine in this gun can i change it?
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Post by: brokenvet on November 20, 2012, 10:13:18 AM: You will also need a new bolt head or new bolt to accommodate the smaller case rim.
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Post by: snowshoes22 on November 20, 2012, 10:17:01 AM: yeah the bolt parts are on the list. The mag is the thing i'm worried about. Can i get rid of it and put a single shot follower in it?
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Post by: brokenvet on November 20, 2012, 10:26:39 AM: Not sure about the single shot follower. I do see that parts can be bought for a detachable mag style.
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Post by: snowshoes22 on November 20, 2012, 11:57:35 AM: found a follower for $11
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Post by: JackOfAllTrades on November 20, 2012, 12:53:20 PM: I'd be curious to see your complete parts list for this conversion.

-Steve
Title: Re: savage build
Post by: snowshoes22 on November 20, 2012, 01:35:10 PM: So far i have a savage 110 pre accutrigger long action. A Shilen 26" stainless select match bull barrel. A percision lug and barrel nut. Things i still need are a new bolt head, stock and tooling. I'm keeping the stock trigger for now. For the stock i'm looking at Richard's Microfit but have been reading some bad reviews.
Title: Re: savage build
Post by: FALFire on November 20, 2012, 01:54:48 PM: I would recommend staying far, far away from Richard's don't-fit stocks. Waaayy too many negative reviews about them.

Maners makes a pretty nice stock and is available in long action Center feed or Stagger feed options.......Which is your's?

http://www.stockysstocks.com/servlet/the-591/Manners-Savage-10-12/Detail (http://www.stockysstocks.com/servlet/the-591/Manners-Savage-10-12/Detail)
Title: Re: savage build
Post by: snowshoes22 on November 20, 2012, 01:55:56 PM: stagger feed
Title: Re: savage build
Post by: Slenk on November 20, 2012, 07:31:07 PM: Quote from: FALFire on November 20, 2012, 01:54:48 PM
I would recommend staying far, far away from Richard's don't-fit stocks. Waaayy too many negative reviews about them.

Maners makes a pretty nice stock and is available in long action Center feed or Stagger feed options.......Which is your's?

http://www.stockysstocks.com/servlet/the-591/Manners-Savage-10-12/Detail (http://www.stockysstocks.com/servlet/the-591/Manners-Savage-10-12/Detail)

Boyde's also makes a pretty good stock for the money.
Title: Re: savage build
Post by: snowshoes22 on November 20, 2012, 07:35:36 PM: I checked boyd's and they only have 4 styles and 3 colors. They nothing for a target or tactical app.
Title: Re: savage build
Post by: yorketransport on November 20, 2012, 09:02:19 PM: I assume that you're looking at the NSS nut and lug? If you do the lug you may as well do the nut. There's no point in having a nice flat recoil lug and a crooked nut.

I've had pretty good luck getting the 284 case to feed from a modified 308/30-06 magazine. You just need to spend a little time adjusting the feed lips.

Finding a stock for the long actions can be difficult. You may just need to have one made. Stockade, Sharp Shooter Supply, and Manners are all good options. None of them are terribly fast so plan ahead.

Andrew
Title: Re: savage build
Post by: Huntbear on November 20, 2012, 09:24:17 PM: If you are wanting a completely customizable synthetic stock.. You might want to look at MPI stocks. They are fiberglass, and you can do so much with it. I have taken one designed for a Right handed Weatherby, and converted it to fit a Left Handed Sako...
Title: Re: savage build
Post by: FALFire on November 21, 2012, 07:31:18 AM: You do have this option for long/stagger feed actions.

http://www.combatstocks.com/Choate_Tactical_Stock_for_Savage_Long_Action.cfm (http://www.combatstocks.com/Choate_Tactical_Stock_for_Savage_Long_Action.cfm)
Title: Re: savage build
Post by: snowshoes22 on November 22, 2012, 09:48:49 AM: I want the stock to have a little color this time. I'm not looking for the tactical look on this one. I already have guns for that purpose. This is going to be more of a bench gun. Looking at the colored laminates.
Title: Re: savage build
Post by: yorketransport on November 22, 2012, 12:50:51 PM: Check out Sharp Shooters Supply. The wait on my last one was about 4 months, but they are great stocks.

http://www.sharpshootersupply.com/ (http://www.sharpshootersupply.com/)

Andrew
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Post by: MountainWalk on November 22, 2012, 07:20:26 PM: Sorry to interrupt, but is there such a thing as a Savage barrel in 358 win?
Title: Re: savage build
Post by: yorketransport on November 23, 2012, 05:15:27 AM: There aren't any factory barrels but you can get an aftermarket one. I have a 19" McGowan which shoots great!

Andrew
Title: Re: savage build
Post by: AWS on November 23, 2012, 08:41:08 AM: Just about any barrel maker that makes Savage prefit barrels can make your calliber and contour of choice. I have a 25-204(204 Ruger necked to .25 cal.) barrel from PacNor, 250 Sav and 6x47 Rem barrels from Shaw. Midway list a 358 Shaw barrel but is out of stock. If your intrested in building on a Savage action Savage Shooters forum is a great place for technical info.
Title: Re: savage build
Post by: snowshoes22 on November 29, 2012, 07:43:56 PM: Parts are starting to come in!
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Post by: snowshoes22 on November 29, 2012, 08:32:53 PM: new and old
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Post by: snowshoes22 on November 30, 2012, 10:25:47 AM: Yorktransport, how did you contact Sharpshooter supply? I have called like 50 times and can not get anyone to answer. I want to talk to them rather than email i have a bunch of questions.
Title: Re: savage build
Post by: yorketransport on December 02, 2012, 08:59:26 AM: The trick is to call early morning, about 9am. Just keep trying. I've had Lisa answer on the first ring sometimes and other times it's taken a few days. Getting in touch with Sharp Shooter is the biggest complaint that people have about them.

Andrew
Title: savage build
Post by: arrowflinger on December 02, 2012, 09:41:39 AM: I sent an email with a couple of questions, it took 2 days for Lisa to answer it. Basically she asked for my phone number....2 days later she called me. She was great to work with. Good luck.

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Title: Re: savage build
Post by: snowshoes22 on December 02, 2012, 08:32:41 PM: very helpful after they answer. Good company to work with. the wait was worth it.
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Post by: snowshoes22 on December 02, 2012, 09:23:45 PM: So i lied it is going to look tactical. I ordered this stock from sharp shooters supply.
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Post by: wraithen on December 02, 2012, 09:27:19 PM: Nice looking stock! Where is it from? I need something like that in a laminated orange.
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Post by: yorketransport on December 03, 2012, 09:29:26 PM: Quote from: wraithen on December 02, 2012, 09:27:19 PM
Nice looking stock! Where is it from? I need something like that in a laminated orange.

That's a Sharp Shooters Supply LVT stock. He actually does offer it in an orange laminate.

I had one made for my 375 BME project. My only complaint with it is that the pistol grip is a little too full for my liking. I sold mine as soon as I got it. The quality of the stock is top notch. I just didn't like the grip.

Andrew
Title: Re: savage build
Post by: snowshoes22 on December 04, 2012, 07:39:58 AM: The grip is my biggest concern also. This one has a palm swell so i hope it is not too big. it is a 10 week wait now.
Title: Re: savage build
Post by: yorketransport on December 04, 2012, 09:22:23 PM: Quote from: snowshoes22 on December 04, 2012, 07:39:58 AM
The grip is my biggest concern also. This one has a palm swell so i hope it is not too big. it is a 10 week wait now.

I'd plan for closer to 16 weeks. Worth the wait though. You may want to consider having Fred to a T&T job on the action as well. Last one I had was about $150 and a 1 month turn around. It's worth checking out. :twocents:

Andrew