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I have a spare Long action Remmy I was thinking of going to rebarrel. It is currently .308 but was thinking of changing to possibly 30-06 or 300 wm, but just not sure if the bolt will still work. What do you guys reccommend?
Depending on your use, paperpunching or hunting. If its paper there is no need for the heavy 220 grain bullets and massive powdercharge fromm a 300. 6,5 or 7mm something would i chose
6,5 is likely the optimum of long range performance when counting in component cost , barrel life etc.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: scottsnipe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a spare Long action Remmy I was thinking of going to rebarrel. It is currently .308 but was thinking of changing to possibly 30-06 or 300 wm, but just not sure if the bolt will still work. What do you guys reccommend? </div></div>
since you have a standard bolt face in a long action, my first choice would be a .284 winchester.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HasgunWilltravel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">any of the 6.5 or 7mm cartridges based purely on ballistic coefficients. </div></div>
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NY700</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Either .284 or6.5x284 standard bolt less kick than a win mag, both have better long range projectile offerings than the .30 </div></div>
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300sniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
since you have a standard bolt face in a long action, my first choice would be a .284 winchester. </div></div>
I don't know what type of long range you are talking about, but if the barrel is good, all you need is a chamber reamer and HS gages to convert to an '06.
The 06 would make a great round to 1000 yards, without having to get beat up with a 300 WM.
My M-70 300 1000 yard rifle is heavy, but it still gets to me. In my old age I can to better with the '06 I put together for a 1000 yard gun.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rware91</div><div class="ubbcode-body">isnt a .308 a short action? </div></div>
For primarily target shooting, 6.5x 284.
For hunting the 30-06 with a great barrel and some great handloads would be a sweetie as well. (So much flexibility on bullet weights.)
.......SmokeRolls
Well that sure are a lot of choices, let me narrow it down, I normally just kill paper, never hunted in my life so this is going to primarily be for target like metal steel plates or just paper. I want to be able to reach out to 600+ easily. Never shot 1000 yds so would like to be able to get close to that distance. I was thinking 300wm but the bolt face would have to be machined or replace because of the bigger shell. I would like to keep things to a minimum if possible. What other calibers work with a 308 bolt besides 30-06?
I honestly think for what you are looking for and need at this stage is a 308. I don't disagree with the suggestions above being better but I would suggest that the 308 is a great caalibre to learn with and once you've blown through 10k rounds and worn the barrel out you can then think about stepping up to the next level.
I agree with TJ if brass cost is a concern, but if you don't mind spending a little more on your brass I feel the 6.5x47 is going to perform better for you. Using it in a long action is not necessary but it does give you the additional magazine length to seat your bullets as shallow as you want without having feeding issues.
6.5x47 sounds like a good round, will the 308 bolt still work on it or does it need machining. No one mentioned 30-06 is that not a good round? I mainly wanted to try something different, I have so many rifles in 308 just thought the long action would give me a opportunity to try something new.
You asked, <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: scottsnipe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No one mentioned 30-06 is that not a good round? I mainly wanted to try something different, I have so many rifles in 308 just thought the long action would give me a opportunity to try something new. </div></div>
You had already been told;
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hill billy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">OOps, I missed that you said LA. If I was in that boat right now I'd pick 30-06 </div></div>
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kraigWY</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 06 would make a great round to 1000 yards, without having to get beat up with a 300 WM.
My M-70 300 1000 yard rifle is heavy, but it still gets to me. In my old age I can to better with the '06 I put together for a 1000 yard gun. </div></div>
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TheSmokeRolls</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For hunting the 30-06 with a great barrel and some great handloads would be a sweetie as well. (So much flexibility on bullet weights.)</div></div>
based on what your doing i dont think you could go wrong with the .284. plenty of competitions won with this round the last few years the 7mm bullet line up is great and growing. You can do 3006 or 30-06AI to jazz it up a bit. bigger diameter bullet with make spotting shots a touch easier. but honestly i think your just burning more powder to not equal the .284 but of course ammo availability and bullet selection and casses for the '06 are easy and go with the ackley if you want some thing different and a few hundred fps faster