Savage barrel fitting and chambering?

[BOVindy]

Howdy guys. I'm getting ready to order a barrel for a large shank savage action and was wondering whether it would be worth it to pay $300 for fitting and chambering, or pay $125 for a pre-fit barrel and then have a gunsmith fit and chamber it. Do you guys have any idea what a gunsmith would charge to fit a barrel? Would it be cheaper to buy the pre-fit and have it done locally, and would it yield better results? Thank you for your time. -Ben

 

[avboiler11]

Just get a prefit barrel and install it yourself - Savage barrel swaps are EASY and require only minimal tooling. Numerous videos on Youtube showing the process.

With a Savage prefit, the barrel is already chambered and ready for install - you use a Go/No-Go Gauge to set headspace, torque the barrel nut, recheck headspace, then go shoot.

 

[BOVindy]

My issue with installing it myself is that I don't own a torque wrench, barrel wrench, barrel vise, go or no-go gauges, and I don't own a headspace (gauge?). I figured that after I purchased all of that and figured out how to use it, that I might be better of going to a gunsmith.

 

[avboiler11]

Really, all you "need" is a bench vise, some notched hardwood blocks, a little resin for securing the barrel into the blocks (brown sugar works), a barrel nut wrench, a dead blow hammer, a Go-Gauge for whatever caliber you are installing, and one small piece of Scotch-brand clear tape to make your Go into a No-Go.

That's all I've ever used and I've done more than a half dozen removal/installs.

 

[USMC-Johnson]

I went with a prefit and it was very easy. i have the correct tools though which helps but overall an extremely easy process.

If you have any questions about it feel free to shoot me a PM or an Email.