Justice1327
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Is there a specific sponsor that makes prefits for the origin?
Best smith that makes prefits…any cut barrels are fine…just not Proof
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CarbonSix does not show Origin action on their drop-down menu, but they do Savage actions. It is best to call them and talk to Gene; he's a lovely guy to deal with and has been very helpful. Anti-X was not on their choices either, but they offered to chamber it because I have the reamer.
It is best to contact them directly.
They list Zermatt/Bighorn
Justice1327
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Correct, but I am not sure if Origin is one of the sub choices, I.e., I have SR2 by BHA. In any case, it is best to contact them. I mentioned the Savage action because BHA barrels work off of the same concept as the Savage pre-fits by having a barrel nut to set the headspace of your barrel to the action of your rifle. If end-user are gun-savvy and have a barrel vise, a Savage barrel nut, and the wrench and the corresponding chambers' Go gauge, OP has everything he needs to install a barrel for his BHA correctly.
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As I said, it is best to talk to Gene to make sure. Expect a long wait. Mine was 5 1/2 months unless they already have the barrel in their inventory. In case you did not know, McGowen makes their barrel. Good luck!
Justice1327
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That is why I am looking for a reputable smith that does prefits…I have several barrels but those are planned for other rifles/cartridges. Steel barrel, 6.5 PRC, 1:7.5
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That should be a pretty easy set up for most smiths. The hardest part is usually the blank. A lot of companies are 6-10 months out if you ordered today. Finding in stock is a good idea. Take a look at the PVA link I posted. In stock and usually done pretty quickly. Definitely worth a look.
They have a Savage small shank thread and can use the Savage barrel nut system, but maintain +- .0007" tolerance due to a pinned recoil lug instead of integral recoil lug. TLs and SRs hold +- .0005" with an integral lug. As far as I know (My gunsmith said and I have stayed at a couple Holiday Inn Express) any action that can hold +- .0010" tolerance can use shouldered prefit barrels. Savage barrel nuts as well as RemAge barrels are fast, convenient and pretty affordable, but I can't get past the looks.
If it were my money and my rifle, from your list I'd just give SPR a call on Monday and order one.
My .270 AI has no barrel nut.
That is your personal preference. I personally do not have any problem with barrel nuts. Both my .264 WM and .257 WBY uses PVAs barrel nut.
BHA also makes their own barrel nut.
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Yep, just me.
Justice1327
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My long action Origin has no barrel nut, but it is not a prefit. I will have to be sure to ask the smiths if it is an option. Thank you
