Gunsmithing Barrel Swap

[Skigolfmike]

I have a Rem 700 308, Krieger barrel that I want to rebarrel in 260. The current barrel has about 1K rounds down the tube and will be good for a long time.

Since the action has been blueprinted, would it be possible to fit a 6.5 barrel in 260, save the 308 barrel and be able to switch the barrel back at some point? Just wondering if this is feasible.

TIA

 

[Bugholes]

Re: Barrel Swap

This is feasible, might consider making an indexing mark on the barrel/lug for reinstallation

 

[Ratbert]

Re: Barrel Swap

Get yourself a jig for holding the lug in place while you torque down the barrel and bob's your uncle.

 

[Skigolfmike]

Re: Barrel Swap

Just what I wanted to hear. Thanks.

 

[gau17]

Re: Barrel Swap

You should the recoil lug double pinned.

I have a similar setup. 308 & 6.5 Creedmoor.

 

[Ratbert]

Re: Barrel Swap

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gau17</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You should the recoil lug double pinned.
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Having the lug pinned is convenient, but it's a hell of a lot easier just to buy the jig to hold it in place while you're torquing it down. $60 (or whatever, I forget) and you're done.