Continuation of the Savage Project

[Davemuzz]

Back in November or it may have been October, I picked up a Model 12 single shot action, stainless with a .473 bolt. I also got a Savage sporter laminated stock (pillar bedded). It's been "hanging out" in my shop during deer season. Well, I finally ordered a barrel for it. Actually I priced a Krieger barrel and when the cost started to get over $600 for just the barrel, I put the brakes on that one. So, I went with a Shilen Barrel, stainless, bead blasted in 6.5x55 Swede. Total cost of $274. That seemed to be more reasonable and I don't think the deer will notice if they are any "deader" if the bullet comes out of a "less expensive" barrel.

Well, the wait is a few months from what I understand. So, I guess I'll just have to hunt some fox, shoot some handguns 'n such to bide my time until it gets here.  Oh well, I'm sure I'll find something to do!

Dave

[LaOtto222]

I remember your project well. Continue to keep us posted on your project. Just to be clear here, you are talking about waiting on the barrel...correct?

[Davemuzz]

LAO,

Yes. Initially I was going to order an ER Shaw barrel. However, after doing a bunch of reading from various post on various forums, I changed my mind and went with the Shieln. Now from what the barrel seller has said, I probably will not get the barrel until the end of March.

But I'll keep you posted on the progress.

Dave