I recently bought a Remington 700SPS chambered in 6.8 Rem SPC for $500. It's not really the caliber I wanted but it came with what looks like a HS Prec. aluminum bedded stock. So I figured that the stock and action is worth the price. My theory was that I could rechamber it and be good to go. Is there any caliber that uses the same bolt face dia.? What caliber should I change it to? I would like something that doesn't kick like a mule and cheap so shoot. I already own a .308, 22-250AI, and an AR15 in .223. I do reload for all of these so far. Any opinions on what to do?
Tell me if I screwed up
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I like the 6mmAR, it may use the same bolt face, not sure. I love 6mmBR, the bolt face can be easily open.
I like the 6mmAR, it may use the same bolt face, not sure. I love 6mmBR, the bolt face can be easily open.
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are you wanting to rechamber or rebarrel? there is no other cartridge in .277 on that bolt face that you could rechamber to that i am aware of. if you want to rebarrel, the possibilities are numerous. i would shoot the barrel as is for a while until you are ready to rebarrel and then go with a 6mm,6.5mm, or 7mm of your choice and build it to shoot the heavies. your bolt face will have to be opened up and a sako or ar type extractor installed o believe.
chuck
are you wanting to rechamber or rebarrel? there is no other cartridge in .277 on that bolt face that you could rechamber to that i am aware of. if you want to rebarrel, the possibilities are numerous. i would shoot the barrel as is for a while until you are ready to rebarrel and then go with a 6mm,6.5mm, or 7mm of your choice and build it to shoot the heavies. your bolt face will have to be opened up and a sako or ar type extractor installed o believe.
chuck
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Have you tried shooting it? Seems like you might just want to know how she works before you start performing surgery.
Have you tried shooting it? Seems like you might just want to know how she works before you start performing surgery.
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OK, ya screwed up.
There, somebody said it; feel better now?
Grady has the idea...
OK, ya screwed up.
There, somebody said it; feel better now?
Grady has the idea...
Re: Tell me if I screwed up
Shoot it. The load possibilities are endless. Its a new caliber enjoy. If you decide to rebarrel, most any competent gunsmith can open the bolt face from .422" to .473". With or without changing extractor that is generally your choice. Though the remington extractors are not known for their reliability. As far as a new cartridge .260rem and .284win seem to be very popular among the f-class and tac shooters, and both have very good varmint bullet possibilities. Though the mag box may need to be changed if it is equipped with a spacer as found in the .223rem 700's.
Shoot it. The load possibilities are endless. Its a new caliber enjoy. If you decide to rebarrel, most any competent gunsmith can open the bolt face from .422" to .473". With or without changing extractor that is generally your choice. Though the remington extractors are not known for their reliability. As far as a new cartridge .260rem and .284win seem to be very popular among the f-class and tac shooters, and both have very good varmint bullet possibilities. Though the mag box may need to be changed if it is equipped with a spacer as found in the .223rem 700's.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jerry M</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rebarrel it to 7.62X39 and plink away. </div></div>
yep; plenty of cheap ammo. Shoot the hell out of it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jerry M</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rebarrel it to 7.62X39 and plink away. </div></div>
yep; plenty of cheap ammo. Shoot the hell out of it.
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Why waste a perfectly good barrel? Shoot the crap out of it, then re-barrel it something zippier!
Why waste a perfectly good barrel? Shoot the crap out of it, then re-barrel it something zippier!
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Stress less shoot more!
At the end of the day it will still shoot paper, animals, dinosaurs, aliens, heathens and the like without question.
Stress less shoot more!
At the end of the day it will still shoot paper, animals, dinosaurs, aliens, heathens and the like without question.
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Shoot it some, see how you like it. If it's still not your taste, any of the PPC rounds will go in it without a problem, a 22 PPC would make a good varmint rifle.
Shoot it some, see how you like it. If it's still not your taste, any of the PPC rounds will go in it without a problem, a 22 PPC would make a good varmint rifle.
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I agree with the above sentiments:
Shoot it some, see how you like it. If it's still not your taste, any of the PPC rounds will go in it without a problem, a 22 PPC would make a good varmint rifle.
Opening the bolt face is easy enough, or meander to one of the BR forums and offer to trade out someone with a 473 bolt for a 422 bolt since they're more likely to want a 422 bolt face with the PPC's
I agree with the above sentiments:
Shoot it some, see how you like it. If it's still not your taste, any of the PPC rounds will go in it without a problem, a 22 PPC would make a good varmint rifle.
Opening the bolt face is easy enough, or meander to one of the BR forums and offer to trade out someone with a 473 bolt for a 422 bolt since they're more likely to want a 422 bolt face with the PPC's
