How Savage Rifle Barrels are Made

How do you take American steel and turn it into American firearms accuracy?

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posted on May 19, 2025
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When is a bore not boring? When we're talking about how Savage Arms turns steel blanks into some of the most accurate rifle barrels in the world, of course! Rifle barrels need to be both incredibly sturdy (to withstand the pressure created when the powder ignites), and incredibly precise. Some of it is automated, sure, but you'll be surprised at how much human oversight it involves, and how many people are employed in creating this product right here in America.

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