Swapping a Winchester model 70 on to a 670?

[srawl]

I have a 670 in 30 06 that I am not a fan of. Im not really a fan of any 30 caliber. I just read that there are no issues putting a short action caliber barrel into a long actioned rifle so i am hoping my idea will work.

My goal is to find a 260 rem barrel but since its newer and unlikely would take a 243 or 7mm08, i am a big fan of the 308 family. However if i cant find those, I would love to find a 6.5x55 Swede but could settle (happily) with a 270 Winchester.

I can't find any barrels out there specifically for my 670 so I am hoping I can just use a winchester model 70 barrel (probably post 64 and pre 92). I want to get a used stock barrel in the sub $100 range from someone who wanted to change calibers or upgrade their barrel.

This isnt a caliber debate as i know the 06 is a very capable caliber, its not about recoil either as i know there are light loads. I already have a mosin and want something between it and my 223.

Please let me know what your thoughts are on this.

Thanks for your time,

Shane

 

[Lone Star]

Your question is unclear. Are you asking if you can fit a Model 70 barrel to a M-670 action and stock?

 

[srawl]

Sorry, yes, and it wont let me edit the title. There are a lot of model 70 barrels out there and from everything ive seen, the actions are the exact same on these two rifles. Id like to put one on my 670 if possible.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

You shouldn't have a problem -- but changing barrels is work for a qualified gunsmith. Ask your smith if he sees any problems in the switch.

 

[srawl]

I have a smith but hes never tried this specific swap.

 

[Fredericianer]

I've just bought a 670 myself, and as far as I can see (even with a direct side by side comparison), it's just a budget version of the Model 70 (cheaper wood, matt blueing, and blind mag).

I can't see that there should be any problems.

 

[Willie Sutton]

Just sell the 670 and buy what you want to have. There's no gain to be had by swapping one common caliber for another by gunsmithing when you can swap one common caliber for another essentially cost-free by selling what you don't want and buying what you do want. The 670 is just a Model 70 with matte blue and less expensive wood. They are a great field rifle, and there's a ready market for them.


Willie

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[jmr40]

It could probably be done, but is economically smarter to just sell and buy. In fact you can just keep the 670 and buy another, more modern gun in another caliber for less than the barrel swap would cost.

 

[srawl]

Well the smith work is free and the barrel is only about $60-$80 so with a less than $300 investment I have a good hunting rifle, could I match the quality for the same cost?