HELP! I need measure for a savage model 6a

Heffe · 12-29-2012, 11:39 AM

Hi there I am in need of the measurements of a savage model 6a .22 calibre rifle. I am specifically interested in the barrel+receiver length as well as the stock, the widest partof the buttnof the stock.

I am looking to make a wooden box to ship my rifle, box will be made of 1/2" plywood, nothing pretty just something inexpensive and relatively secure to ship it in. I don't have the rifle on hand right now.

If anybody has any measurements or a link to measurements it would be much appreciated, I'm trying to minimize volume of the box as I will be shipping cross country and tryIng to save money.

Thanks

Jim K · 12-29-2012, 12:51 PM

Shipping charges are usually by weight, not volume, and 1/2 plywood is darned heavy. Regular commercial rifle shiprments are in cardboard boxes and there is rarely any problem. If I may make a suggestion, go to a local gun dealer and see if he has a suitable box that a rifle came in. Even though you can legally ship a long gun by USPS or common carrier, you might find it advantageous to have the dealer pack and ship the gun for you for a small fee.

There are some exceptions, but generally guns shipped interstate must be to an FFL holder.

Jim

GunnyGene · 12-29-2012, 01:05 PM

Measured mine:

Barrel + receiver length: 31 3/16"
Stock 29 1/4" x 2" thick
Height of buttplate 4 3/4"

Hope this helps. But I'd also follow Jim K's advise.

12-29-2012, 11:39 AM	#1
Heffe Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 6	HELP! I need measure for a savage model 6a Hi there I am in need of the measurements of a savage model 6a .22 calibre rifle. I am specifically interested in the barrel+receiver length as well as the stock, the widest partof the buttnof the stock. I am looking to make a wooden box to ship my rifle, box will be made of 1/2" plywood, nothing pretty just something inexpensive and relatively secure to ship it in. I don't have the rifle on hand right now. If anybody has any measurements or a link to measurements it would be much appreciated, I'm trying to minimize volume of the box as I will be shipping cross country and tryIng to save money. Thanks -->

12-29-2012, 12:51 PM	#2
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: HELP! I need measure for a savage model 6a Shipping charges are usually by weight, not volume, and 1/2 plywood is darned heavy. Regular commercial rifle shiprments are in cardboard boxes and there is rarely any problem. If I may make a suggestion, go to a local gun dealer and see if he has a suitable box that a rifle came in. Even though you can legally ship a long gun by USPS or common carrier, you might find it advantageous to have the dealer pack and ship the gun for you for a small fee. There are some exceptions, but generally guns shipped interstate must be to an FFL holder. Jim

12-29-2012, 01:05 PM	#3
GunnyGene Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,962	Re: HELP! I need measure for a savage model 6a Measured mine: Barrel + receiver length: 31 3/16" Stock 29 1/4" x 2" thick Height of buttplate 4 3/4" Hope this helps. But I'd also follow Jim K's advise. Last edited by GunnyGene; 12-29-2012 at 01:09 PM..