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2/6/2016 11:41:15 PM EDT
I just received a drop-on barrel that I custom ordered for my Savage 110, obviously my first time doing this.  I took off the old barrel, and when I put the barrel nut on the new barrel, it seemed to go on somewhat hard.  It went on by hand, but just a little hard.  When I went to add the recoil lug, it wouldn't go on.  I tried gently threading on the action...no go.

I measured the thread diameter of the new barrel, and it was 1.064 or so.  I measured the old barrel...1.055 or so.  

At this point, I was thinking that I ordered the large shank rather than the small shank.  Nope, my order stated small shank.

At this point, I was thinking that they mistakenly made the large shank for me.  Nope...this is the confusing part.  The vendor's website states 1 1/6" for small shank, and 1 1/8" for large shank.  I have not contacted the vendor to ask them, so I would rather leave their name out until they have a chance to make things right.

Here is my question:  I thought that "small shank" was 1.055" and "large shank" was 1.65 (1 1/16").  Can somebody help me, please?
2/7/2016 8:04:30 AM EDT
[#1]
small shank is 1.055 dia and large shank is 1.120 dia. the un-named barrel maker messed up! send it back!



Bruce
2/7/2016 8:38:44 AM EDT
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small shank is 1.055 dia and large shank is 1.120 dia. the un-named barrel maker messed up! send it back!

Bruce
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I was pretty sure of that, too, but I wanted to poll the audience before I stated that.

After I posted last night, I found this link.
2/7/2016 9:37:00 AM EDT
[#3]
Let's add a little more confusion to the topic.  Midway sells a Shilen small shank barrel that has a nominal thread diameter of 1.062"

2/7/2016 10:02:21 AM EDT
[#4]
Is it a BHW barrel?



I recently helped a buddy install one.  His action and barrel were both large shank and we have to relieve the recoil lug a little bit to get it to go over the threads,
2/7/2016 3:51:40 PM EDT
[#5]
will the barrel screw into the receiver? are you using factory recoil lug or aftermarket?



Bruce
2/7/2016 4:23:38 PM EDT
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will the barrel screw into the receiver? are you using factory recoil lug or aftermarket?

Bruce
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The barrel will not screw into the receiver more than 1/2 turn.

This rifle had a replacement barrel on it when I bought it, so I can't speak to the recoil lug.
2/10/2016 10:32:28 AM EDT
[#7]
Check the thread pitch on both barrels.

The recoil lug might need to be opened just a hair.

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