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Savage 111 build
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<blockquote data-quote="pdog06" data-source="post: 431196" data-attributes="member: 12813"><p>You are correct. You can do it yourself with the proper tools. You'll need a barrel nut wrench, an action wrench(or barrel vise), and a set of GO and NO-GO headspace gauges for the caliber you wish to use.</p><p> </p><p>Heres a link to some detailed instruections that can help:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.westernshooter.com/2009/12/how-to-build-or-rebarrel-savage-rifle.html" target="_blank">Western Shooter » Blog Archive » How to Build or Rebarrel a Savage Rifle</a></p><p> </p><p> -FYI, the guy says in step #20 the NO-GO isnt needed, but for a first timer it SHOULD be used so you know exactly how it should feel. He also says the shim he uses to replace a NOGO gauge is .001-.002" thick, which is also incorrect. The difference between the GO and NOGO is .004", so that should be the thickness of your shim if you choose this route(bout the thickness of a pc or two of scotch tape).</p><p> </p><p> -At the bottom of this link there is also links to Midway and a few others.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pdog06, post: 431196, member: 12813"] You are correct. You can do it yourself with the proper tools. You'll need a barrel nut wrench, an action wrench(or barrel vise), and a set of GO and NO-GO headspace gauges for the caliber you wish to use. Heres a link to some detailed instruections that can help: [url=http://www.westernshooter.com/2009/12/how-to-build-or-rebarrel-savage-rifle.html]Western Shooter » Blog Archive » How to Build or Rebarrel a Savage Rifle[/url] -FYI, the guy says in step #20 the NO-GO isnt needed, but for a first timer it SHOULD be used so you know exactly how it should feel. He also says the shim he uses to replace a NOGO gauge is .001-.002" thick, which is also incorrect. The difference between the GO and NOGO is .004", so that should be the thickness of your shim if you choose this route(bout the thickness of a pc or two of scotch tape). -At the bottom of this link there is also links to Midway and a few others. [/QUOTE]
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