Remington 700 rebarrel (and a few other things)

[northny]

So down the rabbit hole I go again. I have a Remington 700 varmint barrel in 243 Win that I got in trade about 15+ years ago. It’s early 90’s Remington mfg that a friend obtained new. Nice laminated stock, beautiful blued action that is buttery smooth. Probably the smoothest Rem action I own. That’s the good news.

The bad news is the prior owner was not much for cleaning his rifles. The rifle bore was a piece of garbage. Even with JB bore past and lapping barrel was still ugly when scoped. It shot ok ( sub moa with hand loads). I took one buck and a few coyotes with it, but after playing with it a bit it really just sat in vault these past years

So last week the stock came off, and I added pillar bedding while added in PTG bottom metal to take AICS mags. Today I stripped the barrel action down and removed the barrel. So now it is just a bare receiver.

Going to set this up for one of grand sons, so either 6.5 CM or 308 win. Not sure yet, but will decide then order barrel

 

[northny]

Picture of where it is a moment ( plus a bag of parts)

 

[Fritz the Cat]

Were i you, i would go with 260 Rem. It is a great all purpose round and relatively mild shooting.

 

[PatMcD]

Were i you, i would go with 260 Rem. It is a great all purpose round and relatively mild shooting.

I'd agree with you, but only if the shooter is a handloader. There ain't a dime's worth of difference between the 6.5-08 (260 Rem) and the 6.5 CM, but good luck finding 260 ammo unless you load then yourself.

 

[Fritz the Cat]

I'd agree with you, but only if the shooter is a handloader. There ain't a dime's worth of difference between the 6.5-08 (260 Rem) and the 6.5 CM, but good luck finding 260 ammo unless you load then yourself.

It used to be very common. I only handload at this point so i am not familiar with commercial availability of most calibers. I guess the 6.5 is the hot trend but will it be around in another decade? Or will it become a lead balloon?

 

[Fritz the Cat]

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I'd agree with you, but only if the shooter is a handloader. There ain't a dime's worth of difference between the 6.5-08 (260 Rem) and the 6.5 CM, but good luck finding 260 ammo unless you load then yourself.

The big difference between the two is the twist rates in factory rifles. Great article on the subject.

.260 Remington vs. 6.5 Creedmoor: It’s All About Understanding Rifle Twist Rates

New ammo offerings are garnering attention from 6.5 devotees.

www.outdoorlife.com

 

[Fritz the Cat]

Of course if you really want to put a cherry on top of the sundae, Ackley Improve the 260.

260 ackley improved really worth it?

I've been kicking around the idea of a 260 ackley improved and was wondering if it's really worth the expensive dies and the time fire forming/ case prep for what you gain if that much at all? Also I will be using a short action Remington 700 bartlien #4 8 twist barrel with the wyatt extended...

www.longrangehunting.com

 

[PatMcD]

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The big difference between the two is the twist rates in factory rifles. Great article on the subject.

.260 Remington vs. 6.5 Creedmoor: It’s All About Understanding Rifle Twist Rates

New ammo offerings are garnering attention from 6.5 devotees.

www.outdoorlife.com

Right, but you can buy a 6.5 barrel blank in whatever twist you want, then chamber it to whatever caliber you want.
I'm with you; I have a lot of love for the 6.5-08, but I'd hate to have to rely on finding factory ammo for it.


P.S. a rifle chambered in 6.5 Swede is never the wrong answer, either.

 

[Fritz the Cat]

Husqvarna for the win.