New Savage in 6br chamber dimensions?

[rvoutdoorsman]

I'm thinking about getting a Savage 12 Bench Rest in 6BR and don't want to turn necks at this time. Can I just load up some Lapua brass and go shoot or do I have to turn the necks before I shoot?

 

[MarkS]

rvoutdoorsman,

I have a Savage LRPV 6BR 8 tw, it has a 0.272" and needs no neck turning.

Mark Schronce

 

[RonAKA]

I have a Savage 6BR LRPV in 12 twist, and 26" barrel. Fired Lapua cases measure right around .2696". I have not measured the chamber but I understand the cases spring back about 0.001", so that would suggest a neck size of about .2706". My loaded rounds measure about 0.269", so a nice tight fit. Necks were not turned, and this is a lot of the older cardboard box Lapua that has a thicker neck.

This is in the range or even slightly tighter than a custom no turn neck chamber. On the other hand I am less happy with the length of the throat. It seems to be a bit on the long side, and I'm having trouble getting enough seating depth on the lighter and higher BC type bullets.

 

[camac]

You should be fine. As Mark said The specs on the savage are a 272 neck so you won't have to turn the necks. I think they use same reamer spec for 12 twist and 8 twist. As Ron said a little long in the throat for the 12 twist but good for the longer bullets if you have the 8 twist. Load and go and enjoy.

 

[eddief]

Mine is .272 with .100 freebore.

 

[jm22250]

Mine is a model 12 bench rest and I've got almost identical dimensions as Ron AKA
Barrel is 1in 8 twist and 29"

 

[rvoutdoorsman]

Thanks for the information, now I feel more comfortable about buying the rifle. I have a .243 I'd like to fix up but I don't want to deal with a long distance gunsmith. With this factory rifle it's pretty much ready to go. Now all I need is the money.