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 Savage Gunsmith Recommendation?
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09/03/19 03:04 AM
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Looking to have a barrel chambered, threaded, and installed.
Savage 110 Flatback 7 mag Small shank
Wanting to rebarrel to 28 Nosler
Any local to DFW gunsmiths you would suggest?
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Re: Savage Gunsmith Recommendation?
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09/03/19 01:45 PM
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Gene Williams in Princeton. He blueprinted, bedded, and did load development on a 7mag for me.
Solid work at a fair price.
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Re: Savage Gunsmith Recommendation?
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09/05/19 01:50 AM
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I would look at Shilen in Ennis.
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Re: Savage Gunsmith Recommendation?
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09/05/19 01:55 AM
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I would look at Shilen in Ennis. Not a bad suggestion. My only attraction to savages is the ability to DIY with a barrel from a manufacturer such as Shilen. If you’re wanting a custom chambered barrel I highly recommend Scott Weichel. He’s out by Lake Ray Hubbard.
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Re: Savage Gunsmith Recommendation?
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09/05/19 02:29 AM
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Shilen in ennis. That's the beauty of savage, you head space with the barrel nut. No need for a smith really, buy a pre-fit.
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Re: Savage Gunsmith Recommendation?
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09/05/19 03:20 AM
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I would look at Shilen in Ennis. Not a bad suggestion. My only attraction to savages is the ability to DIY with a barrel from a manufacturer such as Shilen. If you’re wanting a custom chambered barrel I highly recommend Scott Weichel. He’s out by Lake Ray Hubbard. Shilen is good to go but so is Scott Weichel https://www.liveoakaccuracy.com
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Re: Savage Gunsmith Recommendation?
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09/05/19 10:17 AM
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I would look at Shilen in Ennis. Not a bad suggestion. My only attraction to savages is the ability to DIY with a barrel from a manufacturer such as Shilen. If you’re wanting a custom chambered barrel I highly recommend Scott Weichel. He’s out by Lake Ray Hubbard. Shilen is good to go but so is Scott Weichel https://www.liveoakaccuracy.comBetter avoid Scott for now. I've been waiting on two muzzle brakes since April. I'd like the brales or my money back at this point.
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Re: Savage Gunsmith Recommendation?
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09/05/19 10:28 AM
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Too busy, other, or no comment? I hate to hear that.
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Re: Savage Gunsmith Recommendation?
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Re: Savage Gunsmith Recommendation?
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I suggest do it yourself install. Lots of prefix barrels out there. I've swap several from 300 win mag to 223. Takes less than 30 minutes with $100 setup of tools.
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Re: Savage Gunsmith Recommendation?
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09/27/19 11:22 PM
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I suggest do it yourself install. Lots of prefix barrels out there. I've swap several from 300 win mag to 223. Takes less than 30 minutes with $100 setup of tools. I still agree with this. I just bought a quality prefit from proof Research, the wrench to change it, the go/no go gauges, and the new recoil lug for $585 shipped. I have done savages before but this will be the first time with my tools. Should be less than an hour to do it right. If you decide to go this route I can loan you the tools since we’re kinda country neighbors at 25 miles or so.
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Re: Savage Gunsmith Recommendation?
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I do not have those go gauges though.
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Re: Savage Gunsmith Recommendation?
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09/28/19 04:40 AM
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You can rent the go-no-gauges from a couple different outfits.
I too have recently tried myself to reinstall a barrel for a recoil lu upgrade. It went perfectly fine. I've shot my rifle since it so far has performed admirably. Slight bragging: shot me a 1.8" group at 300yrd, which is a best for me during reload testing. Btw, it is Shilen barrel, just the regular not even the match. If you happen to decide to give it a go yourself, then pm me. I might be able to help you out on your initial tool costs.
I'm a dude who likes long barrels!
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