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Offline locust

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which one ?
« on: August 13, 2023, 10:53:00 AM »
i am wanting to replace the barrel on a savage 223. is it    is it small shank or large shank ? how do i know what i have?

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Re: which one ?
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2023, 01:15:13 PM »
Write to Savage and ask.

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Re: which one ?
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2023, 02:09:33 PM »
https://www.savageshooters.com/content.php?127-Savage-Barrel-Shank-Sizes

The quickest way to determine what size the barrel shank is on your rifle is to measure the length of your barrel nut. Standard shank nuts are 7/8" (0.875") in length, whereas large shank nuts are 5/8" (0.625") in length.