buffhunter Report post Posted May 29, 2015 How hard is it to change a barrel out If it is already pre threaded? I was told it was super simple.... Chamber the go gauge, screw barrel on till it stops, then tighten the barrel nut.... is that really it???? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QhunterAZ Report post Posted May 29, 2015 From what I have seen its prety much that simple. one of the reasons I have savages. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted May 29, 2015 Pretty close. Do some more research. I use both go and no go then measure ogive. Worked for me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STOMP442 Report post Posted May 29, 2015 Pretty much it. I would recommend getting all the nessisary tools like the action wrench and barrel vise. It will save you a lot of work in the long run and they really arent that exspensive. Be warned though once you do one you will do them all the time. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted May 29, 2015 Not a hard job. About like building an AR. BTW, saw the pizza trailer the other day, where were you guys headed? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffhunter Report post Posted May 29, 2015 Pizza trailer????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted May 29, 2015 Had your guys name on it, headed off the houghton exit towards Tucson? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffhunter Report post Posted May 29, 2015 Mulepackhunter what is ogive? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted May 29, 2015 Towed by a tundra if I remember correctly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffhunter Report post Posted May 29, 2015 You must have us mistaken.... we don't have a trailer with Argenzianos on it..... we have one little trailer we have for picking up stuff in town Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted May 29, 2015 Huh? Ok then lol thought it was you guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted May 29, 2015 Look up measuring ogive online, basically its where the bullet hits the rifling. With factory ammo you should be fine but doesn't hurt to check it. I had an issue ounce with loaded ammo. My mistake so I measure each gun always now for each bullet type just to be safe. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted May 29, 2015 Kinda true. But know this when you tighten the nut it will create MORE head space than normal because of the nut pulling on the barrel threads. It is simple but be safe and get a go AND nogo gauge. Get a barrel nut wrench and you will also need a barrel vise or action vise. The action vise works better IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted May 29, 2015 Get the Hornady overall length guage and the required case for the caliber you need. This will help you measure the Ogive on your gun so you can prepare loads correctly. Once you do your initial load development the next step is fine tuning the load by adjusting seating depth. Without knowing what you Cartridge Base To Ogive (CBTO) is you will not be able to fine tune. Measuring the Cartridge Overall Length (COAL meaning from base to tip of bullet) you will not be consistent. You want to be able to measure CBTO so the consistency will be the same. The Ogive matters the Bullets tip does not. Just remember Consistency is the key to being able to produce tiny 1 hole groups and keeping the group very small, sub MOA at long distances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffhunter Report post Posted May 29, 2015 WHFC I always did the lipstick on my bullet and kept seating it deeper and deeper till the bullet did not touch the lands..... never knew what that measurement was called or how to properly measure for it....hahaha 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
