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tobnpr · March 4, 2012, 10:44 AM

I have not yet done a re-barrel, but will be doing so soon on a Savage.
I had always read "go-gauge" only for re-barreling, and that's all that is required for Savage- screw down the barrel until it bumps the gauge, tighten the nut.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/lid=1...r-Savage-Rifle

Why is any other barrel different?

March 4, 2012, 10:44 AM	#4
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	I have not yet done a re-barrel, but will be doing so soon on a Savage. I had always read "go-gauge" only for re-barreling, and that's all that is required for Savage- screw down the barrel until it bumps the gauge, tighten the nut. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/lid=1...r-Savage-Rifle Why is any other barrel different?