Savage model 10 action build

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I have Savage Model 10 Predator Hunter chambered in 22-250. It currently has a medium contour 22" barrel,large shank threads)with an internal mag. Its 2 years old and has about 500 rds through her. I am thinking about having it rebarreled and making it into a tactical type gun. Before I do I want to make sure the action is worth working with before I spend big bucks on the barrel and stock. What are your thoughts on the standard savave model 10 actions in terms of strength, sturdyness, ability to be accurized etc. My goal woud be to put a heavy McGowen or Douglass 20" or 22" bull barrel on her in 308 or maybe 6.5x284 or something like that. I would be looking for .5MOA or better at 300-600yds and one large hole stuff at 100. Am I barking up the wrong tree or is there possibilities. Currently the gun has the cheap savage plastic camo stock and shoots OK but is inconsistant. I think it's a combo of stock,barrel and rounds but I'm not sure. I was shooting reloads with match bullets of all types and combinations. It shoots .3" one day and 1.5" the next day with the same ammo. Its a great hunting gun as is but I'm looking for more than that. Anyway, again I'm thinking a new stock,B&C maybe) and a good barrel may be a way to save money instead of a target action build?? If not I would probably list it here.
thanks
jer

 

[pdog06]

First off, that action should be a standard shank, not a large shank. It is as solid as you will need it to be, and will work fine.

Your barrel choices are fine. I have a McGowen 26" 308 Savage and have no problem agging in the .3's with it. Douglas is just as good IMO.

The only problem I see with your build is that the action is camo'd, but the barrel and new stock will not match it. Or are you planning on removing the camo?

good luck.

 

[favload]

I'm glad to hear your 308 shoots that well. The camo action is a problem. I was thinking on trying to get the B&C mossy oak camo stock to match it but I don't think it will. I like the B&C heavy tactical stock with the aluminum rail better anyway because of its strength and look. That means I would have to remove the camo and re-paint it or paint over it. About the shank size, I was told that if the serial # started with a "G",like my LRPV does also) the gun had a large shank. That could be wrong I don't know.
thanks for the help
jer

 

[pdog06]

The only 22-250 w/a large shank should be one for the target action. If you look at the barrel just behind the barrel nut, it will step down in size to the normal contour if it is a large shank, but I dont think it will be.