Gunsmithing putting a barrel on rem 700

[keith jones]

I have barrel vise that i have never used it was given to me. I have a .308 action,and would like to put a new barrel on it. Any advice? I am sure i can do it. But I would just like some more info. Thanks

 

[LRI]

Re: putting a barrel on rem 700

Clamp the snot out of the barrel, crack the receiver loose, and put the new one on it.

Make sure there's no base screws in the receiver up front. If its stubborn, try warming up the action with a hot air gun. Mix some ATF/acetone (50/50) and squirt it up in the breech.

If the barrel slips, try some rosin on the jaws.

Good luck.

C.

 

[BBeyer]

Re: putting a barrel on rem 700

You mentioned a vise but did not say you had an action wrench. Do not try tightening the action without one, you can twist the reciever.

 

[BoilerUP]

Re: putting a barrel on rem 700

Not to hijack the OP's thread, but since its a related question...

Could one of those R700 prefit barrels like the Shilens sold by Midway be installed by a non-gunsmith, or would it require some sort of adjustment by a smith for headspacing?

http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/763249

I'm familiar with swapping barrels on a Savage but know jack about Remingtons.

Thanks

 

[2156SMK]

Re: putting a barrel on rem 700

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BoilerUP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Not to hijack the OP's thread, but since its a related question...

Could one of those R700 prefit barrels like the Shilens sold by Midway be installed by a non-gunsmith, or would it require some sort of adjustment by a smith for headspacing?

http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/763249</div></div>

The description is pretty clear:

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Shilen Remington 700 barrels are pre-threaded <span style="font-weight: bold">short-chambered </span>and crowned. Barrel exteriors are polished to a 180-grit finish, and the bores have been hand lapped. <span style="font-weight: bold">Requires</span> installation and <span style="font-weight: bold">finish chambering </span>by a qualified gunsmith.</div></div>

If you are comfortable finish reaming to proper headspace depth, you could do it yourself.
It's not really that hard.

 

[Texar2]

Re: putting a barrel on rem 700

On the real stubborn ones I just use a pipe wrench on the old barrel. I do not reuse them anyway.

 

[x ring accuracy]

Re: putting a barrel on rem 700

A little Kroil on the joint (inside and out) the night before helps too. Pipe wrench is your friend and no, prefit barrels cannot just be screwed on.

 

[JMC]

Re: putting a barrel on rem 700

Mcree's has a savage type barrel for the 700 action.

http://www.mcreesprecision.net/rem-age.htm

maybe try that if you want a do it yourself?

Take care
JMC

 

[p8nt]

Re: putting a barrel on rem 700

If it is really stuck, it would be best to stick it in a lathe and relieve the barrel just in front of the lug just so you don't potentially twist the action. If you want to save the barrel you can actually relieve the lug, but tread lightly in doing so. (you also need a new lug if you do that)

 

[jasonZ]

Re: putting a barrel on rem 700

Never owned a Remington so no idea, but apparently not! Yet another reason I shoot Savage rifles. Gotta give to Remington in the bolt lift department though!

 

[jonbearman]

Re: putting a barrel on rem 700

Call jim at northland supply and get a prefit criterion and his remage nut and no more need for a gunsmith to install a barrel and have to wait 6 months for it.

 

[hdbiker1]

Re: putting a barrel on rem 700

I've installed a Shilen prefit once. The removal of the old one was the hardest part, but the trick I used was to hit the action wrench handle with a heavy dead blow. The shock is what I believed broke the old barrel loose. Running a reamer into the new barrel by hand is very intimidating. The final product does shoot good.