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Timing a Barrel, how much impact in Long Range?
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<blockquote data-quote="AJ Peacock" data-source="post: 181383" data-attributes="member: 4885"><p>Thanks for the info, this brings up something else I've been thinkin on.</p><p></p><p>You mention the "Barrel to Action fit", I've seen guys lightly lap the threads on the barrels to the actions, to improve the thread to thread contact (obviously good flush contact is needed between shoulder and action). </p><p></p><p>Along the same lines, I've been curious if there is anything that can be done to a Savage factory barrel and Action to insure good solid contact? I've heard of guys surface grinding the barrel nut to be square, replacing the factory recoil lug with a machined lug (because the factory lug is stamped and has different thickness top to bottom).</p><p></p><p>I have a Savage that is a consistent 1/2MOA rifle (300WSM) and all I've done is change the lug and headspace it. I didn't use any thread compound, I didn't lap threads or worry about the barrel nut being square. Is there anything along those lines that might improve the fit/squareness when I install a barrel in a Savage? I'm up for some experimenting, but would like everyones opinions. I understand that with the floating bolt face, absolute squareness isn't required with the Savage, but good consistency can't hurt. Wondering about a moly grease on the threads or lightly lapping them??</p><p></p><p>Thanks,</p><p>AJ</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AJ Peacock, post: 181383, member: 4885"] Thanks for the info, this brings up something else I've been thinkin on. You mention the "Barrel to Action fit", I've seen guys lightly lap the threads on the barrels to the actions, to improve the thread to thread contact (obviously good flush contact is needed between shoulder and action). Along the same lines, I've been curious if there is anything that can be done to a Savage factory barrel and Action to insure good solid contact? I've heard of guys surface grinding the barrel nut to be square, replacing the factory recoil lug with a machined lug (because the factory lug is stamped and has different thickness top to bottom). I have a Savage that is a consistent 1/2MOA rifle (300WSM) and all I've done is change the lug and headspace it. I didn't use any thread compound, I didn't lap threads or worry about the barrel nut being square. Is there anything along those lines that might improve the fit/squareness when I install a barrel in a Savage? I'm up for some experimenting, but would like everyones opinions. I understand that with the floating bolt face, absolute squareness isn't required with the Savage, but good consistency can't hurt. Wondering about a moly grease on the threads or lightly lapping them?? Thanks, AJ [/QUOTE]
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