Barrel cut down questions

[kmrtnsn]

Okay, I have my eye on a bolt gun for the new year. So far, I am liking the Remington 700 Target Tactical, short action, .308 for my purposes. My only issue with the rifle is that it comes with a 26" barrel. The twist is 11.25:1. I am thinking that I'll get all of the performance that I could want or need out of an 18" barrel.

So, is cutting this down to a reasonable, maneuverable length possible with this twist and who would you recommend for the work? I am thinking cutting it down and threading it for a break, although I haven't decided which break yet.

Comments, thoughts, ideas?

[mkmckinley]

Any competent gunsmith should be able to cut down your barrel. From what I understand it's not much different than cutting a crown. If you don't have someone local there are a couple recent threads asking about bolt gun smith recommendations.

[markm]

If you're not lusting after the idea of getting 155 Scenar bullets out to 1000 yards, I'd cut that thing down to 20".

Pappabear's 5R has the same twist, I think.... and we're shooting all kinds of long bullets just fine.

[kmrtnsn]

If you're not lusting after the idea of getting 155 Scenar bullets out to 1000 yards, I'd cut that thing down to 20".

Pappabear's 5R has the same twist, I think.... and we're shooting all kinds of long bullets just fine.

Mark,

I don't have my heart set on 18". I was thinking 18" as the target length, threaded for a brake. 20" is still well within the ballpark, for sure. One thing is for certain, 26" is just too damn long, especially if I ever get an opportunity mount a surpressor to it, and just packing the thing around in general.

Any recommendations on a shop for cutting down and threading a barrel?

Thanks,

Ken

[markm]

We have a guy right here in town that is a master. I can scan you his business card later.... Pappabear has already spent a fortune with the guy.

But you may be able to find a guy local for a simple cut down.

I'm really happy with 20". We have no trouble getting 175 smks over the 2500 fps mark. Pappabear wants a 26" 308, but I think he's nuts. We're killing it with our 20s.

[kmrtnsn]

We have a guy right here in town that is a master. I can scan you his business card later.... Pappabear has already spent a fortune with the guy.

But you may be able to find a guy local for a simple cut down.

I'm really happy with 20". We have no trouble getting 175 smks over the 2500 fps mark. Pappabear wants a 26" 308, but I think he's nuts. We're killing it with our 20s.

What are you guys running for glass?

[markm]

What are you guys running for glass?

I'm just running a Super Sniper Fixed 10 right now. I can't complain about it at all... and can't justify an expensive upgrade... YET...

I'm going to try out a Bushnell Elite Tactical Variable mil/mil scope next. Pappabear has a hookup at Bushnell and is getting me one for a smoking deal.

Pappabear is running some NightForce NXS scopes. That fool called and MADE a 600 yard head shot on my steel target yesterday with his 700 5R 20" .308. I'll have to put a pic up later tonight.

[kmrtnsn]

I'm just running a Super Sniper Fixed 10 right now. I can't complain about it at all... and can't justify an expensive upgrade... YET...

I'm going to try out a Bushnell Elite Tactical Variable mil/mil scope next. Pappabear has a hookup at Bushnell and is getting me one for a smoking deal.

Pappabear is running some NightForce NXS scopes. That fool called and MADE a 600 yard head shot on my steel target yesterday with his 700 5R 20" .308. I'll have to put a pic up later tonight.

Nice!

[rickp]

I'm REALLY thinking of doingthe same thing to my AW. With my suppressor, the barrel is a bit long when running and gunning. I was thinking of going to about 20" as well.

I'm running a S&B 5x25x56

[Ironman8]

What kind of range are you guys pushing with the 20's? What would be your guess as to a "max effective" range?