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Posted: 1/26/2017 12:56:35 AM EDT
Would it be possible to change out a factory 700 .308 sporter barrel for a factory SPS .308 barrel youself or does it requier a proper smith?
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Posted: 1/26/2017 7:29:39 AM EDT
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You need the special tools and the knowledge to use them properly.
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Posted: 1/26/2017 8:03:03 AM EDT
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And while your at it change to 6.5
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Posted: 1/26/2017 8:58:30 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By The_Hammer:
Would it be possible to change out a factory 700 .308 sporter barrel for a factory SPS .308 barrel youself or does it requier a proper smith? You can buy the tools. Only you can say if you have the knowledge and ability. |
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Posted: 1/26/2017 9:20:52 AM EDT
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Barrels aren't drop in like that, You'd need to check the headspace and then be able to set it correctly if it isn't right, which It probably isn't. That requires a lathe.
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Posted: 1/26/2017 10:00:34 AM EDT
[Last Edit: UtahShotgunner]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TeeRex:
That requires a lathe. Not always, but you need the knowledge to know when that is the case. |
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Posted: 1/26/2017 10:01:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TeeRex:
Barrels aren't drop in like that, You'd need to check the headspace and then be able to set it correctly if it isn't right, which It probably isn't. That requires a lathe. You can get Remage barrels with a barrel nut system like the Savage rifles. Once you remove the old barrel (need a barrel vice and action wrench) all you need then is head space gauges. |
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Posted: 1/26/2017 10:16:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bushman_269:
You can get Remage barrels with a barrel nut system like the Savage rifles. Once you remove the old barrel (need a barrel vice and action wrench) all you need then is head space gauges. I'm well aware of that, but this specific question asked about swapping one factory barrel for another. |
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Posted: 1/26/2017 12:53:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TeeRex:
I'm well aware of that, but this specific question asked about swapping one factory barrel for another. I am glad you are well aware of that but perhaps the OP was not aware of other options? Was my statement incorrect? |
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Posted: 1/26/2017 1:04:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bushman_269:
I am glad you are well aware of that but perhaps the OP was not aware of other options? Was my statement incorrect? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bushman_269:
Originally Posted By TeeRex:
I'm well aware of that, but this specific question asked about swapping one factory barrel for another. I am glad you are well aware of that but perhaps the OP was not aware of other options? Was my statement incorrect? |
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Posted: 1/26/2017 4:19:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TeeRex:
No, but it did not answer the specific question. There are a lot of take off barrels out there on there market that may seem like a cheap fix if someone is wanting to change contours. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TeeRex:
Originally Posted By Bushman_269:
Originally Posted By TeeRex:
I'm well aware of that, but this specific question asked about swapping one factory barrel for another. I am glad you are well aware of that but perhaps the OP was not aware of other options? Was my statement incorrect? Exactly. TeeRex is just trying to not confuse The OP |
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Posted: 1/26/2017 4:32:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TeeRex:
No, but it did not answer the specific question. There are a lot of take off barrels out there on there market that may seem like a cheap fix if someone is wanting to change contours. This is exactly why I was asking. I've found some low round count heavy contour barrels for ~$75 and was hoping to be able to swap one in place of my sporter contour without spending a ton of money. It sounds like even with a factory pulloff barrel I'm still going to need to take it to a smith. |
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Posted: 1/26/2017 5:38:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By The_Hammer:
This is exactly why I was asking. I've found some low round count heavy contour barrels for ~$75 and was hoping to be able to swap one in place of my sporter contour without spending a ton of money. It sounds like even with a factory pulloff barrel I'm still going to need to take it to a smith. That does leave you the remage option, and those do tend to shoot quite well. |
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Posted: 1/26/2017 10:42:01 PM EDT
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The remage option is by far the best option for any DIY project. I have had several all the way from 6xc to 300 win mag and all but the 260 remington have been under 5/8 MOA with just a new barrel and careful load development.
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Posted: 1/26/2017 11:29:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FarPlaces:
The remage option is by far the best option for any DIY project. I have had several all the way from 6xc to 300 win mag and all but the 260 remington have been under 5/8 MOA with just a new barrel and careful load development. Welcome! |
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Posted: 1/27/2017 1:14:17 PM EDT
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My 700 .308 will consistently shoot sub-MOA 3-shot groups at 100 yards, 5-shot groups open up to about 1.25 MOA and 10-shot groups around 1.75 MOA. Once I Iet the barrel cool down it's back to shooting sub-MOA again, which is why I'm interested in switching to a heavier contour.
Seeing that the gun shoots sub-MOA (.75 average) with a factory barrel would I see a dramatic increase in accuracy if I had the action trued vs swapping in a remage barrel? |
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Posted: 1/27/2017 1:34:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By The_Hammer:
My 700 .308 will consistently shoot sub-MOA 3-shot groups at 100 yards, 5-shot groups open up to about 1.25 MOA and 10-shot groups around 1.75 MOA. Once I Iet the barrel cool down it's back to shooting sub-MOA again, which is why I'm interested in switching to a heavier contour. Seeing that the gun shoots sub-MOA (.75 average) with a factory barrel would I see a dramatic increase in accuracy if I had the action trued vs swapping in a remage barrel? |
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Posted: 1/27/2017 11:04:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TeeRex:
having the action trued also requires barrel work, because it will change headspace. It is not worth truing and then having the barrel worked on so it fits correctly. Generally when people true actions they also true the thread, once that happens using a remage is out. I've seen plenty of remages shoot well, and truing and action up doesn't do much for accuracy, it's just part of making everything nice and square. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TeeRex:
Originally Posted By The_Hammer:
My 700 .308 will consistently shoot sub-MOA 3-shot groups at 100 yards, 5-shot groups open up to about 1.25 MOA and 10-shot groups around 1.75 MOA. Once I Iet the barrel cool down it's back to shooting sub-MOA again, which is why I'm interested in switching to a heavier contour. Seeing that the gun shoots sub-MOA (.75 average) with a factory barrel would I see a dramatic increase in accuracy if I had the action trued vs swapping in a remage barrel? There are a few smiths that specialize in Remage conversions and know not to touch the threads. |
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Posted: 9/19/2017 8:38:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TeeRex:
Yep it may work, but likely not. If it doesn't fit I wouldn't spend the money on the machine to make it fit. That also why they are out there for so cheap. That does leave you the remage option, and those do tend to shoot quite well. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TeeRex:
Originally Posted By The_Hammer:
This is exactly why I was asking. I've found some low round count heavy contour barrels for ~$75 and was hoping to be able to swap one in place of my sporter contour without spending a ton of money. It sounds like even with a factory pulloff barrel I'm still going to need to take it to a smith. That does leave you the remage option, and those do tend to shoot quite well. |
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Posted: 9/19/2017 11:43:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Moondog:
If you don't go the Remage route, you're gambling on the headspace and timing being right with another barrel that was originally mated to another action. To fix that, you'll need a lathe. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Moondog:
Originally Posted By TeeRex:
Originally Posted By The_Hammer:
This is exactly why I was asking. I've found some low round count heavy contour barrels for ~$75 and was hoping to be able to swap one in place of my sporter contour without spending a ton of money. It sounds like even with a factory pulloff barrel I'm still going to need to take it to a smith. That does leave you the remage option, and those do tend to shoot quite well. |
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