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Offline ctrout

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Savage 338-06 AI
« on: June 19, 2007, 08:35:04 PM »
I have decided to try my hand at building a rifle and it looks like the Stevens 200 might be the most economical action to build on.  I have read that Savage has used several thread sizes for their barrels.  Would an Adams & Bennett barrel fit the Stevens 200 in 30-06 or other long action based on the'06?  Also, the 338-06 A&B barrel is not currently available but the 338 Federal is.  Would it be possible to use this barrel and ream it out to the 338-06 AI specs?  I would have to ream whichever barrel I start with anyway. 
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Re: Savage 338-06 AI
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2007, 01:33:33 AM »
ctrout:  You may wish to run these questions past the gunnut69, the moderator of the Gunsmithing Forum.  Mikey.
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Re: Savage 338-06 AI
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2007, 04:57:25 AM »
Well, I found the answer to my dilemma. For only $20 more than the A & B barrel, I can get an E.R Shaw barrel chambered in 338-06.  Also, after further research into the Ackley cartridges, I don't think I'll be going that route anyway.
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Re: Savage 338-06 AI
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2007, 03:06:27 AM »
ctrout:  that sounds like the answer to your dilemma.  Keep us posted on your progress.  Mikey.
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Re: Savage 338-06 AI
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2007, 02:49:28 PM »
The Ackley version has several small advantages over the straight .338-06, but none worth spending much money on unless your going to used it everyday,  ::) , or you just want it.  ;)
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Re: Savage 338-06 AI
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2007, 09:23:05 PM »
I found the base rifle and am pretty pleased with it.  It was a great deal and I can enjoy shooting it as is until I amass the parts for conversion.  You can see the rifle here http://savageshooters.baker-media.com/SavageForum/index.php/topic,6877.0.html
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Re: Savage 338-06 AI
« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2007, 05:11:30 PM »
Savage only has two threads, the small shank, and the large shank, which was the magnums.
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Re: Savage 338-06 AI
« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2007, 06:26:24 PM »
I was thinking the large shank was used only on some of the ultra mags.  I put a .35 Whelen Shaw barrel on a 30-06 savage action, & it worked out great.  It's shoots in the 1-1.5" range at 100 yard range without any effort to get it to shoot better.   I believe when Shaw says Magnum contour, you will have to enlarge the barrel channel of any stock made for the 30-06 class guns.  No big deal.
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Re: Savage 338-06 AI
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2007, 04:52:34 PM »
A lot of people say ER Shaw makes the A&B barrels for Battenfield.
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