Change barrel on a Rem 700 - The Firearms Forum

clamman · 07-28-2012, 10:21 AM

I have a Rem 700 LH in 30-06 that I don't use anymore. Lately I've been doing rimfire shooting with my CZ 455 and loving it. Just now a lightbulb came on. Can I convert this rifle into a caliber for casual target shooting that wouldn't break the bank? I'll check back with you on Monday.

Twicepop · 07-28-2012, 03:59 PM

You can use this rifle as-is without converting anything. Use cast bullets and reduced powder charges. There are several companies out there that sell a variety of cast bullets, or you could begin casting you own, if you're not already involved in this activity. Several different powders by most of the manufacturers lend themselves very well to reduced charges (less money required per shot). Ammunition for something like this could be assembled for a few cents per round, with no expensive modifications to your rifle.

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JLA · 07-28-2012, 07:28 PM

Pop gave you the best advice. Doing a barrel swap isnt huge money but youre restricted by the .473 bolthead as to what you can switch it to. And pretty much all in the .473 family will cost you about the same or more to shoot as the oughtsix. You could always have a new bolt with a .378 bolthead to support the .223 rem family but then youd be talking bigger money and it would be much cheaper to just buy a cheaper to shoot rifle.

I take it that you do not handload, so correct me if im wrong.. But if im correct then my advice to add to pops above is to go buy you a good reloading manual and read up. I recommend the Hornady 8th or the Lyman 49th, or both for that matter. And read the first 120 pages or so. Completing this task will let you know if reloading is something youd be interested in getting into. And if you do decide to take the plunge, theres tons of help here waiting for you.

Good luck!

GunHugger · 07-29-2012, 09:03 AM

Sell the 700, buy what you want.

07-28-2012, 10:21 AM	#1
clamman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Coastal north carolina Posts: 342	Change barrel on a Rem 700 I have a Rem 700 LH in 30-06 that I don't use anymore. Lately I've been doing rimfire shooting with my CZ 455 and loving it. Just now a lightbulb came on. Can I convert this rifle into a caliber for casual target shooting that wouldn't break the bank? I'll check back with you on Monday. -->

07-28-2012, 03:59 PM	#2
Twicepop Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 596	Re: Change barrel on a Rem 700 You can use this rifle as-is without converting anything. Use cast bullets and reduced powder charges. There are several companies out there that sell a variety of cast bullets, or you could begin casting you own, if you're not already involved in this activity. Several different powders by most of the manufacturers lend themselves very well to reduced charges (less money required per shot). Ammunition for something like this could be assembled for a few cents per round, with no expensive modifications to your rifle. those who beat their guns into plowshares, will plow for those who didn't

07-28-2012, 07:28 PM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,412	Re: Change barrel on a Rem 700 Pop gave you the best advice. Doing a barrel swap isnt huge money but youre restricted by the .473 bolthead as to what you can switch it to. And pretty much all in the .473 family will cost you about the same or more to shoot as the oughtsix. You could always have a new bolt with a .378 bolthead to support the .223 rem family but then youd be talking bigger money and it would be much cheaper to just buy a cheaper to shoot rifle. I take it that you do not handload, so correct me if im wrong.. But if im correct then my advice to add to pops above is to go buy you a good reloading manual and read up. I recommend the Hornady 8th or the Lyman 49th, or both for that matter. And read the first 120 pages or so. Completing this task will let you know if reloading is something youd be interested in getting into. And if you do decide to take the plunge, theres tons of help here waiting for you. Good luck! __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

07-29-2012, 09:03 AM	#4
GunHugger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SW PA Posts: 1,162	Re: Change barrel on a Rem 700 Sell the 700, buy what you want. __________________ . “There will be a revolution in this country!” “I don’t believe people should to be able to own guns.” ~Barack Obama "Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war let it begin here." ~Captain John Parker, to his Minute Men on Lexington Green, April 19, 1775.