Can I have a smith set headspace on different barrels for my Remington 700 action and switch them out myself when need?
Gunsmithing Remington switch barrel
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You can. Have him pin the recoil lug too, it'll make life much easier.
You can. Have him pin the recoil lug too, it'll make life much easier.
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you should be able to with no problems but a action with a integrated recoil lug would make life easier
you should be able to with no problems but a action with a integrated recoil lug would make life easier
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Would this alignment tool work for setting the recoil lug or is pinning the way to go?
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=516735
Would this alignment tool work for setting the recoil lug or is pinning the way to go?
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=516735
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Pinning would be the way to go, but if I was building a switch barrel rifle I would look into a Surgeon 591 for the integral recoil lug.
Pinning would be the way to go, but if I was building a switch barrel rifle I would look into a Surgeon 591 for the integral recoil lug.
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I would love to have a custom action, but its not in my budget and I already have the 700 action.
I would love to have a custom action, but its not in my budget and I already have the 700 action.
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Would there be any advantage to using a barrel nut (Savage style) setup instead of setting up with the shoulder?
Would there be any advantage to using a barrel nut (Savage style) setup instead of setting up with the shoulder?
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You can also use a Winchester, FN or Ruger action becouse they have the intergral recoil lug and will run you about the same price as a Remmy action.
If you go with the Remmy action having the recoil lug pinned is the only way to go.
You can also use a Winchester, FN or Ruger action becouse they have the intergral recoil lug and will run you about the same price as a Remmy action.
If you go with the Remmy action having the recoil lug pinned is the only way to go.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jhopkins</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Would there be any advantage to using a barrel nut (Savage style) setup instead of setting up with the shoulder? </div></div>
The advantage would being able to change the barrel as easily as it is changed on a Savage and in being able to easily set it to zero headspace.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jhopkins</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Would there be any advantage to using a barrel nut (Savage style) setup instead of setting up with the shoulder? </div></div>
The advantage would being able to change the barrel as easily as it is changed on a Savage and in being able to easily set it to zero headspace.
Re: Remington switch barrel
If you can change a light bulb you can change barrels. A modest amount of equipment is all that is needed. Pinned lugs are the easiest and it's no trouble pinning a lug on a 700. I install two pins. You can even go with two or more bolts and cover everthing. They need to be fitted the same time the action is trued.
If you can change a light bulb you can change barrels. A modest amount of equipment is all that is needed. Pinned lugs are the easiest and it's no trouble pinning a lug on a 700. I install two pins. You can even go with two or more bolts and cover everthing. They need to be fitted the same time the action is trued.
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I had asked about this a few days ago. I'm interested in a switch barrel myself. I have a Win 70 CRF that I'm going to barrel to .338-06 and was contemplating having a barrel chambered for .280 made for it. I'm just concerned with the ease, or lack there of, of pulling a barrel and putting another one on. Especially with the timing issue posed by the cut in the barrel for the extractor.
I suppose if you really know what you are doing, you could have a ton of calibers that would fit on a .473 bolt face and only have to buy barrels and get them chambered to that caliber and already trued action. Talk about saving thousands in the long run.
I had asked about this a few days ago. I'm interested in a switch barrel myself. I have a Win 70 CRF that I'm going to barrel to .338-06 and was contemplating having a barrel chambered for .280 made for it. I'm just concerned with the ease, or lack there of, of pulling a barrel and putting another one on. Especially with the timing issue posed by the cut in the barrel for the extractor.
I suppose if you really know what you are doing, you could have a ton of calibers that would fit on a .473 bolt face and only have to buy barrels and get them chambered to that caliber and already trued action. Talk about saving thousands in the long run.
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18Echo
Unless there is a big big difference in the amount of torque used when installing a barrel they index to the same place. On a Model 70 with an extractor cut I use a specialy ground cutter that's .500" wide. A model 70 extractor measures about .400" so there's .050" clearence on a side. Lot of room there. On a properly trued action the headspace doesn't change either. It is really a simple process.
18Echo
Unless there is a big big difference in the amount of torque used when installing a barrel they index to the same place. On a Model 70 with an extractor cut I use a specialy ground cutter that's .500" wide. A model 70 extractor measures about .400" so there's .050" clearence on a side. Lot of room there. On a properly trued action the headspace doesn't change either. It is really a simple process.
Re: Remington switch barrel
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jhopkins</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Would there be any advantage to using a barrel nut (Savage style) setup instead of setting up with the shoulder? </div></div>
Pacnor already makes barrels and nuts for the Remington. They use the Savage nut wrench.
I've also heard that McGowan and Shilen will also soon be making pre-fits for the Remingtons.
A pinned recoil lug would be very beneficial.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jhopkins</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Would there be any advantage to using a barrel nut (Savage style) setup instead of setting up with the shoulder? </div></div>
Pacnor already makes barrels and nuts for the Remington. They use the Savage nut wrench.
I've also heard that McGowan and Shilen will also soon be making pre-fits for the Remingtons.
A pinned recoil lug would be very beneficial.
Re: Remington switch barrel
Thanks for all the response, this custom stuff is new to me and I just want to get the most out of this build as possible. I already have the Remington 700 its a 300wm in a HS Precision stock with a Nikon Monarch scope that shoots really good, but I have a Brux barrel thats going to be chambered in 7wsm and I have a 270wsm barrel on the way also and if I could do a switch barrel setup it will save alot of money over having three different rifles. So it sounds like I need to have the action blueprinted, lug pinned and the barrels headspaced using a shoulder instead of a nut. With the shoulder the headspace will be the same each time after torquing down is this correct?
Thanks for all the response, this custom stuff is new to me and I just want to get the most out of this build as possible. I already have the Remington 700 its a 300wm in a HS Precision stock with a Nikon Monarch scope that shoots really good, but I have a Brux barrel thats going to be chambered in 7wsm and I have a 270wsm barrel on the way also and if I could do a switch barrel setup it will save alot of money over having three different rifles. So it sounds like I need to have the action blueprinted, lug pinned and the barrels headspaced using a shoulder instead of a nut. With the shoulder the headspace will be the same each time after torquing down is this correct?
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When you switch barrels is there some way to put a torque wrench on it or do you just spin it until it won't spin no more, or in my case the extractor cut lines up?
When you switch barrels is there some way to put a torque wrench on it or do you just spin it until it won't spin no more, or in my case the extractor cut lines up?
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Check out Bergara Barrels. Definitely get the lug pinned. I have a remington action with one of their barrels and I am extremely happy. Excellent customer service and prices as well. They are also a KDF brake installation center.
http://www.bergarabarrels.com/remington-rifle-barrels.html
http://www.bergarabarrels.com
Check out Bergara Barrels. Definitely get the lug pinned. I have a remington action with one of their barrels and I am extremely happy. Excellent customer service and prices as well. They are also a KDF brake installation center.
http://www.bergarabarrels.com/remington-rifle-barrels.html
http://www.bergarabarrels.com
