I've been looking at a rifle that I can use to work up to long range. I like the Savage 12 VLP DBM in .308 with a 26" barrel. At some point, I could imagine converting it to 300WSM. If I understand it correctly, all I would need to do is get a barrel in 300WSM and then swap out the 0.470" bolt head for a 0.540" bolt head and set the headspace to zero. Is it really that straightforward?
Question on Savage Barrel Swap
- Thread starter cwbuff
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I believe that the early wsm factory savages used the small shank barrels, but switched to the large shank. That vlp model is small shank all target actions are large shank and certain hunting models. I would just pick up a lrp model in 260 or6.5 cm. Sure it will tack a 150.00 or so onto what the vlp cost but u get a better trigger, stiffer action and a decent fiberglass stock.
It really is that simply, but would 100% agree with 6br. Go with the larger action for a little more safety margin and peace of mind
So the Model 12 Long Range Precision (sku 19136) in .260 Rem or 6.5 Creedmoor is a "stiffer" action. Is it stiffer because it is a large shank? Also both rifles have the Accutrigger. How is the lrp a better trigger. Thanks!
PS: Is the Savage 12 VLP DBM in 300WSM a large or small shank?
PS: Is the Savage 12 VLP DBM in 300WSM a large or small shank?
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The action is stiffer because it has the solid upper portion of the reciever whereas the 12 vlp dbm has the open top style reciever. The barrel shank size is larger on the LRP to put more material between you and the cartridge for your change to 300WSM, and the LRP version has the TARGET Accutrigger instead of the standard version. Target version gives you the option of dropping to much lower letoff...to touch on another area too. I'm not positive, but I think that Savage got away from the controlled round feed and went to push feed on the WSM when they went to the center feed magazines.
