View Full Version : Large shank vs Target shank?
alphapygmy
08-05-2015, 03:03 PM
Looking at Mcgowen Barrel's site they ask if you have a large shank or a target shank. I'll be building on an 18184 target action but I'm just curious what the difference is. Please school me on the difference. Thanks
earl39
08-05-2015, 03:14 PM
There are only 2 sizes and that is large and small. The large is the same as target. after looking at the Mcgowen web site I would say the difference is large shank has a step and target shank has no step just like a factory target barrel but large and target both fit the target actions.
GaCop
08-06-2015, 07:17 AM
There are only 2 sizes and that is large and small. The large is the same as target. after looking at the Mcgowen web site I would say the difference is large shank has a step and target shank has no step just like a factory target barrel but large and target both fit the target actions. I love this site, I learn something every day!
scope eye
08-06-2015, 07:29 AM
The target shank has one less thread than they large shank.
Dean
Robinhood
08-06-2015, 02:01 PM
You mean it is 19 TPI as apposed to 20 TPI? :(
scope eye
08-06-2015, 02:06 PM
No the amount of threads showing.
Dean
alphapygmy
08-06-2015, 10:09 PM
What's the point?
scope eye
08-06-2015, 11:28 PM
What's the point?
On a target action if you put a large shank barrel threads will show past the barrel nut.
Dean
Dennis
08-07-2015, 12:04 AM
Most just split the distance when cutting the threads and they work perfect with the "Large Shank" barrel nut.
Another words, when they build the barrel, the leave a 1/2 of a thread off the Large Shank Barrel.
Who has seen where loosing a 1/2 of a thread matters on the Savage Barrels?
Dennis
alphapygmy
08-07-2015, 12:10 AM
On a target action if you put a large shank barrel threads will show past the barrel nut.
Dean
I get it but what's the purpose from a manufacturing standpoint?
sharpshooter
08-07-2015, 12:13 AM
This is how mis-information gets started.....there is no such thing as a "target" shank, only large or standard. An experienced barrel maker would know the difference, and the applications where the length of the thread would make a difference.
alphapygmy
08-07-2015, 12:26 AM
The plot thickens.... I just couldn't imagine the point of having two different thread depths for a large shank. Usually mass production manufacturers go for 1 size fits as many as possible.
Iowa Fox
08-07-2015, 12:33 AM
I have a brand new 18184 action. How many folks are doing barrels for the target action without breaking the bank. Any beside the 3 or 4 we all know about.
scope eye
08-07-2015, 06:33 AM
Well all I can say is I have seen this before many times, whether it is on purpose on not that I don't know, but there are always more threads showing on a large shank than there is on a target shank, that's my story and I am sticking to it.
Dean
LongRange
08-07-2015, 07:56 AM
I have a brand new 18184 action. How many folks are doing barrels for the target action without breaking the bank. Any beside the 3 or 4 we all know about.
if your looking for a pre fit just pick one they all seem to shoot....i personally prefer shilen for pre fit or you can buy a high end blank and have jim at Apache or your smith thread,chamber and crown it for you.
Robinhood
08-07-2015, 11:14 AM
This is how mis-information gets started.....there is no such thing as a "target" shank, only large or standard. An experienced barrel maker would know the difference, and the applications where the length of the thread would make a difference.
That is what I'm talking about!
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