Ive got a rem 700 in .223 Im thinking about rebarreling. I want to go with a 7 twist to shoot heavier bullets and something around a rem varmint contour from krieger or bartlein. My question to yall is, what reputable smiths do you reccomend and whats the average cost to true the action/bolt and fit the barrel?
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Re: thinking of rebarreling
Barrel 300 - 350
action truing and barrel install around 250
new recoil lug 35
Gunsmiths:
Numerous ones here on the hide.
Barrel 300 - 350
action truing and barrel install around 250
new recoil lug 35
Gunsmiths:
Numerous ones here on the hide.
Re: thinking of rebarreling
action 225 barrel 250. depends on where you go. Find the best person in the area.
action 225 barrel 250. depends on where you go. Find the best person in the area.
Re: thinking of rebarreling
My advice is to look at the reputation of the gunsmith before price.
I would look hard at Accurate Ordnance in Winder, GA. I've seen their work in action and can attest to its quality and value. BTW, their build rates are reasonable too.
My advice is to look at the reputation of the gunsmith before price.
I would look hard at Accurate Ordnance in Winder, GA. I've seen their work in action and can attest to its quality and value. BTW, their build rates are reasonable too.
Re: thinking of rebarreling
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shoot4fun</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My advice is to look at the reputation of the gunsmith before price.
I would look hard at Accurate Ordnance in Winder, GA. I've seen their work in action and can attest to its quality and value. BTW, their build rates are reasonable too. </div></div>
The price really isnt a concern, just green to the sport
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shoot4fun</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My advice is to look at the reputation of the gunsmith before price.
I would look hard at Accurate Ordnance in Winder, GA. I've seen their work in action and can attest to its quality and value. BTW, their build rates are reasonable too. </div></div>
The price really isnt a concern, just green to the sport
Re: thinking of rebarreling
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tommyc279</div><div class="ubbcode-body">action 225 barrel 250. depends on where you go. Find the best person in the area. </div></div>
I don't agree with finding the best person in the area. Shipping the gun is cheap compared to the work. Find the best guy for the job and send him the rifle.
There are several great smiths here on the hide.
Spartan Rifles, GAP, APA, Accurate Ordnance, SAC, etc etc etc.
Resale value should you decide to sell someday will be much higher being built by a nationally known smith.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tommyc279</div><div class="ubbcode-body">action 225 barrel 250. depends on where you go. Find the best person in the area. </div></div>
I don't agree with finding the best person in the area. Shipping the gun is cheap compared to the work. Find the best guy for the job and send him the rifle.
There are several great smiths here on the hide.
Spartan Rifles, GAP, APA, Accurate Ordnance, SAC, etc etc etc.
Resale value should you decide to sell someday will be much higher being built by a nationally known smith.
Re: thinking of rebarreling
GAP, Cresent Customs Both in North Kansas City, MO
GAP, Cresent Customs Both in North Kansas City, MO
Re: thinking of rebarreling
send your action to krieger, they good smith's there to rebarrel your rifle.
send your action to krieger, they good smith's there to rebarrel your rifle.
Re: thinking of rebarreling
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">send your action to krieger, they good smith's there to rebarrel your rifle</div></div>
Hmmmmmm, look at this through the eyes of a business manager.
Krieger has an excllent reputation for their barrels. If they put a barrel on your action, and it don't shoot, what would that do to Kriegers reputation???
Bet you if you send it to Krieger it wont come back unless it shoots.
Just my way of looking at it.
I really like the ideal of sending it to Krieger, I just didn't know they installed their barrels.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">send your action to krieger, they good smith's there to rebarrel your rifle</div></div>
Hmmmmmm, look at this through the eyes of a business manager.
Krieger has an excllent reputation for their barrels. If they put a barrel on your action, and it don't shoot, what would that do to Kriegers reputation???
Bet you if you send it to Krieger it wont come back unless it shoots.
Just my way of looking at it.
I really like the ideal of sending it to Krieger, I just didn't know they installed their barrels.
Re: thinking of rebarreling
I would call a gunsmith you have in mind and confirm that they have your barrel in stock; or order the barrel you want to use and have it shipped to the gunsmith when its available. Nothing worse than having your rifle OOC because you're waiting on your gunsmith to order/receive parts.
There are several gunsmiths that do great work out west. Dig around a little here and you'll find them in no time.
I would call a gunsmith you have in mind and confirm that they have your barrel in stock; or order the barrel you want to use and have it shipped to the gunsmith when its available. Nothing worse than having your rifle OOC because you're waiting on your gunsmith to order/receive parts.
There are several gunsmiths that do great work out west. Dig around a little here and you'll find them in no time.
