ruger american barrel swap?
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Exactly the same procedure,l. if going to a new nut I'd just use a pile wrench to remove the stock nut. If wanting to reuse the nut, then you'd need to make a tool or file flats and use an adjustable wrench (or big open end, my 26mm fits pretty good on the flats I filed on my .300s nut).
There are a number of after market nuts available, as well as both nuted, and nutless barrels.
These guys make some nice stuff.
https://patriotvalleyarms.com/barrel-nut-wrench-tikka-t3-ruger-american/
I'm thinking about going with Shaw shouldered barrels on my swap barrel build. Then I don't need to mess with nuts.
There are a number of after market nuts available, as well as both nuted, and nutless barrels.
These guys make some nice stuff.
https://patriotvalleyarms.com/barrel-nut-wrench-tikka-t3-ruger-american/
I'm thinking about going with Shaw shouldered barrels on my swap barrel build. Then I don't need to mess with nuts.
FL-NC
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What is the price range for a new barrel, and the required hardware and tooling? Seems to me that as good as those guns shoot out of the box (my 6.5 CM is sub MOA) and what they typically cost new ($400 range) why not just buy another RAR in the second caliber? Not to mention it would add another ready-to-go rifle to your inventory for backup, loaner, etc.
Cemetery21
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As far as cost, I just went through this on a Savage. $300 for a Criterion barrel and right at $100 for the action wrench and barrel nut tool.
Pretty sure you can do it for a little less with a Shaw or EABCO barrel. I think I've even seen some kits with barrel and tools.
So, yes, a new rifle (if your desired caliber is made) could be more economical. I was going for a little higher quality barrel than factory and taking my chances that it would shoot better.
Pretty sure you can do it for a little less with a Shaw or EABCO barrel. I think I've even seen some kits with barrel and tools.
So, yes, a new rifle (if your desired caliber is made) could be more economical. I was going for a little higher quality barrel than factory and taking my chances that it would shoot better.
WisBorn
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The process of the barrel change does bring up these questions?
Is it going to be chambered in a cartridge that is not available from the factory?
Is the current barrel shot out?
Or is the barrel going to be a different contour / length than the standard rifle?
Or do you want a switch barrel?
We are gun guys sometimes it's just because we want to make something different?!?!?
Is it going to be chambered in a cartridge that is not available from the factory?
Is the current barrel shot out?
Or is the barrel going to be a different contour / length than the standard rifle?
Or do you want a switch barrel?
We are gun guys sometimes it's just because we want to make something different?!?!?
May not even need dedicated tools if you already have the basics
https://rifleshooter.com/2017/11/building-a-custom-ruger-american-rifle/
https://rifleshooter.com/2017/11/building-a-custom-ruger-american-rifle/
Does the NSS savage action wrench work for the RAR?
http://northlandshooterssupply.com/tools/nss-tools/
Cemetery21
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Email Jim and ask him. They are very helpful people.
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Probably the best course of action.
Of hand I'd say I doubt it. The RAs action and nut are noticeably smaller dia than a Savage or Remington. My wheeler savage tools don't work on the RA, even after trying to make adapters.
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