Live in Chicago northern burbs. Looking to remove factory barrel to do remage conversion and would prefer ftf instead of shipping out. Thanks in advance.
Gunsmithing Remington 700 gunsmiths in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin?
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If you’re not concerned with keeping the barrel in good working order, you can use a dremel or a hacksaw to cut a groove 1/8in in front of the recoil lug to relieve the pressure on the shoulder, then unscrew it by hand.
You might contact John Thomas at RetroArmsWorks here: http://www.retroarmsworks.com/ . He's in Warsaw, IL, though. I had him do a couple of AR-15 projects for me last year, great work from him and pretty fast turnaround. Doesn't just do retro stuff, I'm sure he could help you out.
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A little far for me if I want to drop off but he seems to have a really solid background.
Andy is the man you need to see . Fair in price and fast turnaround . has work on two rifles for me and both are just great .
I am in central illinous. I can promise you would enjoy your visit if you made the drive. Lee Gardner Precision
Central Illinois is very large.Do you think you can narrow it down a little bit. I would be willing to drive to you if I new were I was going.
