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<blockquote data-quote="codyadams" data-source="post: 1287270" data-attributes="member: 87243"><p>The barrels do not cost more, actually the opposite.</p><p></p><p>Criterion sells pre-fit barrels for savage, chambered, for $300. That is less than most barrel blanks from Krieger, Brux, Broughton, ect....</p><p></p><p>Yes, you have to buy a $30 action wrench. But, you don't have to pay a gunsmith $250+ to cut, crown, thread, chamber and fit the barrel to your action. Here is a break down of cost with links to buy them, assuming you have an action and stock, and just want to rebarrel...</p><p></p><p>Barrel nut Wrench, shipped for less than $35:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/123038" target="_blank">Wheeler Savage Barrel Wrench</a></p><p></p><p>Criterion Pre-Fit and Chambered Savage Barrel, starting at $300, more if you want fluting/bead blast/muzzle thread/muzzle brake, ect:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://northlandshooterssupply.com/match-grade-barrels-2/criterion-savage/" target="_blank">Criterion-Savage – Northland Shooters Supply</a></p><p></p><p>Or if you want a different option, here is McGowen for $325:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://mcgowenbarrel.com/savage-pre-fit-barrels/" target="_blank">Savage Pre-fit Barrels - McGowen Precision Barrels</a></p><p></p><p>Or, X-caliber for $330:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.x-caliber.net/savage-pre-fit" target="_blank">X-Caliber - Savage Pre-Fit</a></p><p></p><p>Go/No Go gauges, $50 each, $100 for a set:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.midwayusa.com/product/643952/ptg-headspace-no-go-gauge-243-winchester-260-remington-7mm-08-remington-308-winchester-338-federal-358-winchester" target="_blank">https://www.midwayusa.com/product/643952/ptg-headspace-no-go-gauge-243-winchester-260-remington-7mm-08-remington-308-winchester-338-federal-358-winchester</a></p><p></p><p>And with the go/no go gauges, if you have a fired case that was fired from a chamber that was in spec, you can use a few fired brass to set headspace, so if you so choose that saves you $100.</p><p></p><p>But even if you don't, the total cost if you just get a basic stainless barrel, including purchasing go/no go gauges, is $435. Your not going to talk a smith into rebarreling your rifle, barrel included, for that price. Plus, you now have the tools and knowledge to put your own together, so if you want another rifle 2 years from now, you can do that very easily. And if you buy a Savage target action, you can build a custom rifle for VERY reasonable. Cheaper than most factory long range rifles actually.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="codyadams, post: 1287270, member: 87243"] The barrels do not cost more, actually the opposite. Criterion sells pre-fit barrels for savage, chambered, for $300. That is less than most barrel blanks from Krieger, Brux, Broughton, ect.... Yes, you have to buy a $30 action wrench. But, you don't have to pay a gunsmith $250+ to cut, crown, thread, chamber and fit the barrel to your action. Here is a break down of cost with links to buy them, assuming you have an action and stock, and just want to rebarrel... Barrel nut Wrench, shipped for less than $35: [url=http://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/123038]Wheeler Savage Barrel Wrench[/url] Criterion Pre-Fit and Chambered Savage Barrel, starting at $300, more if you want fluting/bead blast/muzzle thread/muzzle brake, ect: [url=http://northlandshooterssupply.com/match-grade-barrels-2/criterion-savage/]Criterion-Savage – Northland Shooters Supply[/url] Or if you want a different option, here is McGowen for $325: [url=http://mcgowenbarrel.com/savage-pre-fit-barrels/]Savage Pre-fit Barrels - McGowen Precision Barrels[/url] Or, X-caliber for $330: [url=http://www.x-caliber.net/savage-pre-fit]X-Caliber - Savage Pre-Fit[/url] Go/No Go gauges, $50 each, $100 for a set: [url]https://www.midwayusa.com/product/643952/ptg-headspace-no-go-gauge-243-winchester-260-remington-7mm-08-remington-308-winchester-338-federal-358-winchester[/url] And with the go/no go gauges, if you have a fired case that was fired from a chamber that was in spec, you can use a few fired brass to set headspace, so if you so choose that saves you $100. But even if you don't, the total cost if you just get a basic stainless barrel, including purchasing go/no go gauges, is $435. Your not going to talk a smith into rebarreling your rifle, barrel included, for that price. Plus, you now have the tools and knowledge to put your own together, so if you want another rifle 2 years from now, you can do that very easily. And if you buy a Savage target action, you can build a custom rifle for VERY reasonable. Cheaper than most factory long range rifles actually. [/QUOTE]
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