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BCmJUnKie
08-11-11, 20:07
Okay so I have a 700 chambered in 30-06 I have been shooting for the past couple years, I want a heavier profile barrel.

I found a place that sells blanks or will install if I send it to them.
http://www.remington700rifle.com/Custom_Services.php

I just want a better barrel for better accuracy while keeping the 06.
(edit: I want to go with the bull barrel, or varmint? If thats the same, it dont have to be fluted
Anyone bought a barrel and installed themselves? Or should I just send it to them.


Thanks in advance
crossgun
08-11-11, 20:27
You have to have a smith do it. The chamber needs to be cut to the correct depth so that it will head space with your current bolt.

Its not plug and play like ARs
BCmJUnKie
08-11-11, 20:35
You have to have a smith do it. The chamber needs to be cut to the correct depth so that it will head space with your current bolt.

Its not plug and play like ARs

Thats what I figured (have a smith) but wasnt sure.

Would it be worth it? I love the 06, I just want it to be good out to furher distance.
Ring
08-19-11, 22:39
u can do it at home with out a smith...

http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php/topic,25549.0.html

its a savage style with barrel nut for rem.

head spacing takes 5 min... same as a savge

lots of guys on sniperhide are using these
msr
09-01-11, 00:38
Send it to GA Precision. George will do an amazing job on your rifle.

http://www.gaprecision.net/ga-precision-services.html
Artos
09-01-11, 07:26
You can have the smith pin the recoil lug and chamber up as many bbpls as you want that will fit the bolt face. All you need is the $$$, an action wrench and bbl vise.

I had a 700 switch bbl & was running the 221 fireball & the 6ppc...that set up required having an extra bolt fitted to the action.
Tortuga
09-01-11, 16:42
Would it be worth it? I love the 06, I just want it to be good out to furher distance.

What kind of accuracy are you getting out of the current barrel?

If you are already steadily sub MOA and happy with the current caliber, depending on what glass you have mounted on it, you may be better served putting that money into better optics.