Length of savage threads

[rjhans53]

I think it won't be a problem but I would like confirmation on this. If I have .15" removed from the face of the breech face, will the threads on the barrel still be long enough for the barrel nut to work. Making my version of the 358 Hoosier and if I get a 358 win barrel that's all I'll need to do except pick up another axis.

[jims]

I do not know much about the Axis but I have replaced my factory recoil lug with one from SSS. I would guess it is that much thicker or more than the factory recoil lug. In "effect" it would seem that would be a bit like having less thread engagement like you are proposing. It has been no problem on 4 of my Savages but get that confirmed by a more knowledgeable person than myself. The "theory" just seems the same to me.