Gunsmithing Need dimensions on Savage

[bohem]

Does anyone have the dimensions on the barrel shank/threads/tenon area for a Savage Model 12? I'm rebarreling my 204 Ruger in 6-223 as soon as my 6mm blank shows up, I am trying to avoid pulling the 204 barrel off it until the blank gets here so I can continue to shoot the 204 for a few weeks.

Midway claims it will ship on 5/27 but that's hardly the case anymore.

 

[bohem]

Re: Need dimensions on Savage

Nobody?

 

[mattj]

Re: Need dimensions on Savage

Standard Savage shank is 1.060" x 20tpi

 

[bohem]

Re: Need dimensions on Savage

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mattj</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Standard Savage shank is 1.060" x 20tpi </div></div>

Thanks.

 

[TomS308]

Re: Need dimensions on Savage

I would wait till i have the barrel off first, so i could fit the barrel threads to the action.

 

[ar15is223]

Re: Need dimensions on Savage

+1 on waiting till the action is off the barrel

 

[bohem]

Re: Need dimensions on Savage

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TomS308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would wait till i have the barrel off first, so i could fit the barrel threads to the action. </div></div>

I am, I wanted to make sure it wasn't a strange thread pitch or tooth profile that I'd need a special tool insert for. Some of the old actions I have sitting around have strange tooth profiles that required a new threading insert, I want to avoid the additional frustration of not having it on hand.

 

[Rafael]

Re: Need dimensions on Savage

Keep some HSS tool blanks around so you will always be able to grind your own in just a few minutes.

 

[bohem]

Re: Need dimensions on Savage

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rafael</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Keep some HSS tool blanks around so you will always be able to grind your own in just a few minutes. </div></div>

Good idea, I haven't ground a whole lot of tools, but I should learn that more.

 

[Rafael]

Re: Need dimensions on Savage

While I am not a master of it, it really has come in handy more times than I can count.
I have built a collection of about 20 different tools that I ground for special purposes.

Dull? No problem, just take a few seconds to sharpen them.

 

[bohem]

Re: Need dimensions on Savage

Sharpening dull stuff I've done many many times, I've probably ground a total of 10 tools from scratch though. I haven't been making chips very long compared to most, only about 6-7 years and it's a hobby, not a profession anymore.

Thanks for the memory jog, I'm going to order a few blanks next time I place an MSC order.

 

[Rafael]

Re: Need dimensions on Savage

Then you are waaaay ahead of me.

My dumb ass keep chipping carbide tools, never had that problem with HSS.

 

[bohem]

Re: Need dimensions on Savage

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rafael</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Then you are waaaay ahead of me.

My dumb ass keep chipping carbide tools, never had that problem with HSS.
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I've chipped my fair share of carbide, usually when I do something that I know I shouldn't be but I decide to push it anyway...

 

[Rafael]

Re: Need dimensions on Savage

Yeah, I need to learn to use them properly.
I started with HSS because I wanted to learn how and why the angles need to be what they are. Figured it was a good skill to know.

 

[bohem]

Re: Need dimensions on Savage

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rafael</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yeah, I need to learn to use them properly.
I started with HSS because I wanted to learn how and why the angles need to be what they are. Figured it was a good skill to know. </div></div>

Yep, certainly a good skill to know. I'm definitely lacking in that area because I got lazy. What do you want to know about carbide? I can probably help you out.