Can I really change my own Savage barrel?

Bigoledude · November 2, 2008, 11:24 PM

I bought a model 16FCSS Savage in stainless/composite. This model has the AccuTrigger. On another post here I read where we can change our own barrels on this rifle. Is it true?

My rifle is chambered in .270 short mag. What calibers will match-up with my bolt? What tools are needed?

Scorch · November 3, 2008, 01:59 AM

Sure you can. You will need
* Action wrench
* Barrel vise
* Barrel nut wrench
* Prethreaded chambered barrel for a Savage receiver.
* Headspace guages
* New bolt head if you decide to change cartridge head size
* New magazine if you decide to change cartridge family
* Valium for the feeling you will get once you realize it's not that easy.

But it can be done.

mkg · November 3, 2008, 11:05 AM

Bigoldude,

Yes you can swap your barrel, and bolt head.

I would suggest a $12 dollar membership at savageshooters.com . There are tech articles complete with pictures that will guide you through the process. $12 well spent.

You don't say which way you want to go with the caliber . Up or down ?

I believe that the winchester short mag calibers are all built on large shank barrels ( not a problem ) vs standard shank barrels. If you get a membership to savageshooters there is a member / supporter that sells spec. barrels for savage from shielen and McGowen just look for northlander shooting supply.

Since your 270WSM has a bolt face of .535 any of the WSM's ( 7mmWSM , 300WSM) would work without changing the bolt face. Although changing it isn't that big of a deal.

Mike

November 2, 2008, 11:24 PM	#1
Bigoledude Member Join Date: January 1, 2006 Location: Chalmette, Louisiana. Posts: 52	Can I really change my own Savage barrel? I bought a model 16FCSS Savage in stainless/composite. This model has the AccuTrigger. On another post here I read where we can change our own barrels on this rifle. Is it true? My rifle is chambered in .270 short mag. What calibers will match-up with my bolt? What tools are needed? __________________ If God is on my side, nothing can come against me!

November 3, 2008, 01:59 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Sure you can. You will need * Action wrench * Barrel vise * Barrel nut wrench * Prethreaded chambered barrel for a Savage receiver. * Headspace guages * New bolt head if you decide to change cartridge head size * New magazine if you decide to change cartridge family * Valium for the feeling you will get once you realize it's not that easy. But it can be done. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

November 3, 2008, 11:05 AM	#3
mkg Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2008 Location: NE TN Posts: 188	Bigoldude, Yes you can swap your barrel, and bolt head. I would suggest a $12 dollar membership at savageshooters.com . There are tech articles complete with pictures that will guide you through the process. $12 well spent. You don't say which way you want to go with the caliber . Up or down ? I believe that the winchester short mag calibers are all built on large shank barrels ( not a problem ) vs standard shank barrels. If you get a membership to savageshooters there is a member / supporter that sells spec. barrels for savage from shielen and McGowen just look for northlander shooting supply. Since your 270WSM has a bolt face of .535 any of the WSM's ( 7mmWSM , 300WSM) would work without changing the bolt face. Although changing it isn't that big of a deal. Mike