Savage Take off BBLs and shank size

[WayneS]

Is there a place that sells Savage take off BBls ? I'm looking for a heavy Wt bbl on .30 Cal. or 7 MM ?
Also I've seen a few Bbl.s for sale in the classifieds and they mention shank size, how do I find out what size I should get ??

[james]

A .308 or 30-06 will have the standard size threads and the magnums have slightly larger shanks.

[WayneS]

Thank you, now I know what to look for

[Skunk]

Wayne,

The standard barrel shanks are 1.055" x 20tpi. The large shanks are 1.120" x 20tpi.

You can determine what size barrel shank you have by measuring the length of your barrel nut.

Rather than trying to explain it, with rickyp's blessings, I'll just refer you to the following page. It gives a great description and excellent pictures that will help further answer your questions:

http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php/topic,513.0.html

[WayneS]

Skunk
Thank you, now I know, now to find one 

[Skunk]

Skunk
Thank you, now I know, now to find one 

Good news Wayne. Just out of curiosity, which shank does your Savage need?

[ncsurveyor]

A .308 or 30-06 will have the standard size threads and the magnums have slightly larger shanks.

Correct that the 308 and -06 will "typically" have a standard shank size, but the normal magnums will also be standard (300WM, 7mm RM, etc).

The WSM's, most RUM's and the target action barrel's (some 223, 308, and others) have a large shank size.

I got an aftermarket douglas 30-06 heavy barrel with a standard shank, and have had, at different times, factory varmint barrels in 243, 308 and 300 WM.

I probably didn't have to get the aftermarket -06, but it was a good deal.  All the factory barrels I had shot dandy.

the website posted by skunk will take care of your barrel itch. 

[WayneS]

Skunk
Thank you, now I know, now to find one 

Good news Wayne. Just out of curiosity, which shank does your Savage need?

It is in 30-06 so standard ??

[ncsurveyor]

Yes, it is probably a standard.  If it is a model 110, 111, 112, or 114, and not a target action, than it is standard (small) shank.

How old is the gun?  Some of the older ones do not swap barrels with newer models due to bolt head issues.

[WayneS]

OLD, I got it  around 1990 or so

[ncsurveyor]

OLD, I got it  around 1990 or so

As long as its not pre-1970 or so, you should be good to go.

Good luck!