Rebarrel a Savage WSM

21buck · 01-28-2008, 06:49 PM

I want to rebarrel a Savage 11 in a WSM. Are all Savage barrels the same size, same thread regardless of caliber. Should I find a good Savage barrel of the right caliber, I could get it chambered and save the threading of the barrel. I figure that it will be the same feed mechanism and mags. Why reinvent the wheel. Thanks

lefty o · 01-28-2008, 07:04 PM

no, all savage barrels are not the same size. most are, however with the exception of some of the first WSM's savage built, the short mag barrels have a larger shank and are not interchangeable. plus goin from a standard cartridge to a magnum requires a different bolt head.

21buck · 01-28-2008, 08:19 PM

Lefty O, thanks. I just knew it wouldn't be that easy. Now to spend a few more bucks getting the right barrel and smithing. Joined this forum a couple weeks ago and appreciate the vast knowledge of its members already. Thanks everyone

lefty o · 01-28-2008, 10:20 PM

do a search for savage shooters forum, there is alot of info available over their.

ballistic_trep · 01-30-2008, 03:28 AM

Don't overlook all the great "drop-in" or "finished" barrels that are available now for Savage rifles. I believe that high quality drop-ins can be had from Pac-Nor, Shilen, Lothar Walther and Stockade has a house brand that gets great reviews as well. I think Shilen has the most options for their Savage finished barrels...such as length, contours, neck dimensions, finishes, grades and chamberings. Shilen is the direction I'm planning on going for my next Savage barrel. It's really a great time to own a Savage......I dare say the number of after market goodies available is starting to rival the M700!!

samuel · 01-30-2008, 07:05 AM

The only thing I would add is what LeftyO said,do some research and idcker on price.Most barrel co,s. have a contact us you can use.I would throw one name in I have had good luck with.Douglas barrels.Virtually all of these were fine shooters. sam.

win39 · 01-30-2008, 07:42 AM

I have had real good luck with Shilen & Hart Barrels. It's been a few years since I used a Hart Barrel but I have heard there quality is still great. I had the Hart barrel on my benchrest 6PPC that now I wish I had not sold. But I do have two custom Mausers in 25/06 and 257 Roberts with the Shilen match grade barrels and they shoot great. Both of these barrel makers have web sites that you can check out. You can even call them with questions or concerns.

01-28-2008, 06:49 PM	#1
21buck Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 42	Rebarrel a Savage WSM I want to rebarrel a Savage 11 in a WSM. Are all Savage barrels the same size, same thread regardless of caliber. Should I find a good Savage barrel of the right caliber, I could get it chambered and save the threading of the barrel. I figure that it will be the same feed mechanism and mags. Why reinvent the wheel. Thanks

01-30-2008, 03:28 AM	#5
ballistic_trep Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Posts: 47 Images: 1 Blog Entries: 1	Don't overlook all the great "drop-in" or "finished" barrels that are available now for Savage rifles. I believe that high quality drop-ins can be had from Pac-Nor, Shilen, Lothar Walther and Stockade has a house brand that gets great reviews as well. I think Shilen has the most options for their Savage finished barrels...such as length, contours, neck dimensions, finishes, grades and chamberings. Shilen is the direction I'm planning on going for my next Savage barrel. It's really a great time to own a Savage......I dare say the number of after market goodies available is starting to rival the M700!! __________________ "All skill is in vain when an Angel blows the powder from the flintlock of your musket" Last edited by ballistic_trep; 01-30-2008 at 04:39 AM.

01-30-2008, 07:42 AM	#7
win39 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 201	I have had real good luck with Shilen & Hart Barrels. It's been a few years since I used a Hart Barrel but I have heard there quality is still great. I had the Hart barrel on my benchrest 6PPC that now I wish I had not sold. But I do have two custom Mausers in 25/06 and 257 Roberts with the Shilen match grade barrels and they shoot great. Both of these barrel makers have web sites that you can check out. You can even call them with questions or concerns. __________________ Benny

01-28-2008, 07:04 PM	#2
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 5,107	no, all savage barrels are not the same size. most are, however with the exception of some of the first WSM's savage built, the short mag barrels have a larger shank and are not interchangeable. plus goin from a standard cartridge to a magnum requires a different bolt head.

01-28-2008, 08:19 PM	#3
21buck Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 42	Lefty O, thanks. I just knew it wouldn't be that easy. Now to spend a few more bucks getting the right barrel and smithing. Joined this forum a couple weeks ago and appreciate the vast knowledge of its members already. Thanks everyone

01-28-2008, 10:20 PM	#4
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 5,107	do a search for savage shooters forum, there is alot of info available over their.

01-30-2008, 07:05 AM	#6
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,199	The only thing I would add is what LeftyO said,do some research and idcker on price.Most barrel co,s. have a contact us you can use.I would throw one name in I have had good luck with.Douglas barrels.Virtually all of these were fine shooters. sam.