its a take down rifle but the head space on the calibers is not the same. where would you make up the head space difference? by machining the barrel plate? the piece that sits against the receiver and carrier. also the extractors are different between calibers. i have seen a interchangeable done it was with the 3 smaller calibers, 25, 30, and 32. but i also know the 35 and the 300 savage calibers in the model 81 have different extractors than the 25, 30 or 32. I have both models the 8 and the 81, one being 35 and one being 300 savage.Apparently the Model 8 had interchangeable barrels. What are you asking about? Need a bit more info.
Pierre
you are very right Paul. Would love to see pictures of your Savage rifle. I am a fan of the Savages. The Model 8 and Modle 81 rifles are semi automatic.I have a Savage with changeable barrels, but I only have the one barrel for it. The front of the bolt comes off which I think is for the different calibers as it will take from 223 which it is now to 300 Win. mag according to the gunsmith that looked at it. It has a fixed mag.on it and it will work as the gunsmith showed me. I do like it the way it is and don't need too many more guns, but the barrel maker down the road from me could make a new barrel for me if I want. The bolt extension could be made also along with other parts as needed. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS AND KNOW HOW.
Paul