Cheapest way to obtain a whelen is to convert a savage. To change a barrel out of a savage it takes a gunsmith about 5 minutes. At home a savage barrel wrench and go/nogo gagues are needed. With experience the guages are not needed just the cart. I just so happen to have a whelen barrel for the savage 110/111. I'm in grad school and in need of money. I will let it go for 80$. Perfect condition, never used.

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