Savage switch barrel (again)

Bud

November 23, 2002 18:20

Hey,

I ordered a 111E in 30-06 yesterday. When asked aboutthe range of cartridges I could use(.473 base) my dealer said "anything from a 35 Whelen to 22-250".

I questioned the 22-250 feed ability in a long action. He then related that the 22-250 came out, originally, in a long action.

He seemed to be very knowledgeable about switch barreling. Does anyone know about this?

Thanks

Bud

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  Mobuck

  November 24, 2002 02:53

  The early Savage 110 used the long action for all calibers. They used a magazine block and a different bolt stop to take up the space. You might do ok w/o the mag block but I've seen the shorter cartridges jump out of the magazine an/or not feed properly. They can also nosedive and hit the front of the magazine well.
  
  Mobuck

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  Bud

  November 27, 2002 11:06

  Thanks Mobuck,
  
  I called Shooter's Supply today and had them send their catalog. I think the Savage is going to be a kick in the head. I have a Sauer 202 that I've had nothing but problems with(parts availability). My son has been bugging me to let him have it. I think I'm going to make him a deal he can't refuse. Thanks again.
  
  See ya,
  
  Bud
  
  Bud Pitt

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