Gunsmithing Barrel set back

[Passport223]

I have a 700 SS SPS in 308 that is an OK shooter with 150 B-tips but if you change bullets it goes to hell. When bullets are seated to mag box length there about .210 of the lands so one hell of a jump. Befor I go down the road to a new tube I would like to look into having the current factory tube set back. Can anyone recommend a good smith for this job? Barrel would need be set back about .210 or so, its a standard 700 barrel.

Thanks

 

[Victor N TN]

Re: Barrel set back

You need to discuss the lead for the bullet ogive with the 'smith that does the work. There are dozens of 308 chamber reamers. Knowing what bullet you are going to shoot is the key to choosing the right reamer.

 

[Passport223]

Re: Barrel set back

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Victor N TN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You need to discuss the lead for the bullet ogive with the 'smith that does the work. There are dozens of 308 chamber reamers. Knowing what bullet you are going to shoot is the key to choosing the right reamer. </div></div>


Agreed, I just need to find someone that does this kind of work.

 

[G and R]

Re: Barrel set back

They are all over on the hide, William Roscoe and Mark Gordon are the ones who seem to post the most. Give either of them a shout.

 

[Passport223]

Re: Barrel set back

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Glock_and_roll</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They are all over on the hide, William Roscoe and Mark Gordon are the ones who seem to post the most. Give either of them a shout.

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Thanks, do these guys have different screen names? I searched the names you gave me and came up empty.

 

[chpprguy]

Re: Barrel set back

the first poster in this thread..
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1552633#Post1552633


the second poster in this thread...
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1576780#Post1576780

 

[DAVETOOLEY]

Re: Barrel set back

Your options are spend money on a barrel of questionable quality that has a chamber off center and maybe end up back where you started or add in the cost of a quality barrel blank and know what you're getting back. I know where I would invest my money.

 

[johngfoster]

Re: Barrel set back

If you fill out your profile, someone may be able to recommend a smith close to you, but as it is now, we have no idea what part of the country you live. Just a thought. Any of the smiths listed above should do a good job, but you will have to ship your barreled action to them for the work. Going local may help avoid this added expense and wait time.

There really is a noticeable difference in the quality of a match barrel over a factory Remington barrel though. For one, it cleans up SO much easier, and velocities are typically quite a bit faster.