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clayg08 · 09-24-2019, 07:59 PM

I have a run of the mill Savage Axis II in a 308. Standard, 22” barrel.

Thinking of cutting it down and having it threaded.

Is 18” acceptable for total length? I’m not going to be shooting any real distance

Thanks

TxAg · 09-24-2019, 08:01 PM

Yes

TacticalCowboy · 09-24-2019, 10:12 PM

Yup

Mike D · 09-24-2019, 10:17 PM

Any plans to suppress it? If so go as short as 16.5”.

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clayg08 · 09-24-2019, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike D

Any plans to suppress it? If so go as short as 16.5”.

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Absolutely! That’s my main intention

STX_Shooter · 09-25-2019, 07:30 AM

If suppressing 16.5 would work out great

kck · 09-25-2019, 09:18 AM

Another vote for 16.5". I built one for myself earlier this year and with a Rem. 700 I did a blueprint job on and a 10 twist Rock Creek Sendero that I cut to 16.5. I can't speak to the Savage but if the gun shoots and the work is done correctly I think you'll be surprised at how far you may be able to shoot that gun accurately.

Jspradley · 09-25-2019, 11:09 AM

.308 isn't super velocity depended so 16" is good to go, especially if you want to run a can on it

MossyRockRanch · 09-25-2019, 11:11 AM

16.5 all day with suppressor .

kkp005 · 09-26-2019, 09:50 PM

I’ve got an 18” Bergara 308 that I run only suppressed. Launches factor Nosler 165gr ballistic tips at about 2670 fps. I would not hesitate to go 16.5” if you are going to suppress it

kkp005 · 09-26-2019, 09:51 PM

I’ve got an 18” Bergara 308 that I run only suppressed. Launches factor Nosler 165gr ballistic tips at about 2670 fps. I would not hesitate to go 16.5” if you are going to suppress it

-HIC- · 09-26-2019, 11:15 PM

I have both and in the stand you don't really notice the difference on a bolt gun with a 5-6" suppressor, imo.

The 18" definitely shoots better, and has a more pleasing tone.

JTCowpoke · 09-27-2019, 03:24 PM

I had one cut down to 16" and run it suppressed. Its one of my favorite truck guns.

Deadfall65 · 09-28-2019, 12:16 PM

16.5 and you should be golden.

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Artos · 09-28-2019, 01:48 PM

Yeah, if going to suppress with no long distance then you will be happy with the 16.5"...I plan to shoot my 700 AAC a lot more for doe work this season.

09-24-2019, 07:59 PM	#1
clayg08 Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: McKinney Hunt In: Jermyn	What length to cut a barrel? I have a run of the mill Savage Axis II in a 308. Standard, 22” barrel. Thinking of cutting it down and having it threaded. Is 18” acceptable for total length? I’m not going to be shooting any real distance Thanks

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09-24-2019, 08:01 PM	#2
TxAg Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DFW	Yes

09-24-2019, 10:12 PM	#3
TacticalCowboy Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Vernon Hunt In: Southern Taylor County, Tom Green County	Yup

09-24-2019, 10:17 PM	#4
Mike D Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Texas Hunt In: Haskell County, TX	Any plans to suppress it? If so go as short as 16.5”. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

09-25-2019, 07:30 AM	#6
STX_Shooter Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: San Benito Hunt In: Starr County	If suppressing 16.5 would work out great

09-25-2019, 09:18 AM	#7
kck Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: La Grange, TX Hunt In: Fayette, Colorado and Maverick County	Another vote for 16.5". I built one for myself earlier this year and with a Rem. 700 I did a blueprint job on and a 10 twist Rock Creek Sendero that I cut to 16.5. I can't speak to the Savage but if the gun shoots and the work is done correctly I think you'll be surprised at how far you may be able to shoot that gun accurately.

09-25-2019, 11:09 AM	#8
Jspradley Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Leftern Washington Hunt In: Wherever I can	.308 isn't super velocity depended so 16" is good to go, especially if you want to run a can on it

09-25-2019, 11:11 AM	#9
MossyRockRanch Four Point Join Date: May 2019 Location: Heath,Tx Hunt In: Jack County	16.5 all day with suppressor .

09-26-2019, 09:50 PM	#10
kkp005 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Madisonville Hunt In: Madison County	I’ve got an 18” Bergara 308 that I run only suppressed. Launches factor Nosler 165gr ballistic tips at about 2670 fps. I would not hesitate to go 16.5” if you are going to suppress it

09-26-2019, 09:51 PM	#11
kkp005 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Madisonville Hunt In: Madison County	I’ve got an 18” Bergara 308 that I run only suppressed. Launches factor Nosler 165gr ballistic tips at about 2670 fps. I would not hesitate to go 16.5” if you are going to suppress it

09-26-2019, 11:15 PM	#12
-HIC- Ten Point Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tomball, TX Hunt In: Willow City & Junction	I have both and in the stand you don't really notice the difference on a bolt gun with a 5-6" suppressor, imo. The 18" definitely shoots better, and has a more pleasing tone.

09-27-2019, 03:24 PM	#13
JTCowpoke Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wichita Falls	I had one cut down to 16" and run it suppressed. Its one of my favorite truck guns.

09-28-2019, 12:16 PM	#14
Deadfall65 Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Forney TX Hunt In: I’m looking	16.5 and you should be golden. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-28-2019, 01:48 PM	#15
Artos Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Deep South TX Hunt In: Deep South TX	Yeah, if going to suppress with no long distance then you will be happy with the 16.5"...I plan to shoot my 700 AAC a lot more for doe work this season.