barrell changing

[wlfrederick]

i was wondering if anyone can tell me how to change the barrell on my remington 700, and if i can use a bolt for a 30.06 for a .300win.mag Thanks to anyone who can offer some help.

 

[nicholst55]

Changing a Remington barrel is not for the casual DIYer - it should be done by either a professional gunsmith or an advanced hobbyist. Depending on what type barrel you're using, it may be essentially plug-n-play, or it may not. A factory take-off barrel may screw right on and head space properly; then again, it may not. An aftermarket barrel will need to be threaded, have the bolt counterbore cut, and be chambered. A dedicated barrel vise and action wrench are required to remove and install rifle barrels. A lathe is needed to thread and chamber (well, actually you can chamber without a lathe).

Your bolt would need to have the face opened up to accept the much larger magnum case head of the .300 Win Mag.

Check around with a good local gunsmith to see what he would charge for this work. Many barrel makers will install your barrel; a few won't.

 

[rcmodel]

It would be far cheaper & wiser to just trade it for a .300 Mag.

rc

 

[wlfrederick]

thanks for the info and advise. i have checked with some local smiths and i think i can buy a new rifle for not much more than they would charge for the work. thanks again for your input.