Gunsmithing Whats a guy to do?

[JGorski]

Thinking about rebarreling my 6mmREM, has about 1500 rounds thru it, but has a big neck, .010" expansion, long throat, still shoots pretty good. But considering having it redone with another 6 Creed. Question is, should I keep the H-S stock I have on it now, order a barrel from Frank at Bartlein, and be done with it? Or get a Manners T2 and have Chad chamber, bed & paint it?
First option would cost me a barrel, chambering/threading/crowning...total-$628ish? 2nd option would be, figured it out last night, about 1700 bucks?


I know it wont be as pretty with the first option as with the 2nd option, and will it be as competitive with the H-S stock compared to Chad bedding a Manners T2? Thoughts?

 

[JFComfort]

Re: Whats a guy to do?

I don't think you can go wrong with either. It has been awhile since I've used a HS stock. I've switched to a McRee chassis and really like it.

What type of shooting are you doing?

 

[JGorski]

Re: Whats a guy to do?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JFComfort</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't think you can go wrong with either. It has been awhile since I've used a HS stock. I've switched to a McRee chassis and really like it.

What type of shooting are you doing? </div></div>

This rifle and the rifle Chad built will be used for 600yd BR and possibly F-class shooting out to 1K.

 

[JGorski]

Re: Whats a guy to do?

I do not like those Mcree stocks.

 

[jabels]

Re: Whats a guy to do?

Has the action already been trued/blueprinted? If not, add that in to the price for both options.

Why put a great barrel on an action that may, or may not, hinder said barrel's potential?

Just my opinion, and as always, YMMV.

Best,
Justin

 

[JGorski]

Re: Whats a guy to do?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jabels</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Has the action already been trued/blueprinted? If not, add that in to the price for both options.

Why put a great barrel on an action that may, or may not, hinder said barrel's potential?

Just my opinion, and as always, YMMV.

Best,
Justin </div></div>

Would you true an action that'll shoot a 3.5" group at 600yds?

 

[JGorski]

Re: Whats a guy to do?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jabels</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Has the action already been trued/blueprinted? If not, add that in to the price for both options.

Why put a great barrel on an action that may, or may not, hinder said barrel's potential?

Just my opinion, and as always, YMMV.

Best,
Justin </div></div>

Would you true an action where the rifle shoots 3.5" out to 600yds?

 

[LRI]

Re: Whats a guy to do?

Jay,

I have an idea. Call me when you get a break.

C.

 

[glock63]

Re: Whats a guy to do?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JGorski</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jabels</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Has the action already been trued/blueprinted? If not, add that in to the price for both options.

Why put a great barrel on an action that may, or may not, hinder said barrel's potential?

Just my opinion, and as always, YMMV.

Best,
Justin </div></div>

Would you true an action where the rifle shoots 3.5" out to 600yds? </div></div>

I would I guess. It certainly won't hurt the rifle's performance.

 

[bohem]

Re: Whats a guy to do?

If it shoots damn near 1/2MOA at 600yd, I'd leave it alone until that barrel was smoked.

Get the blank and parts on order now for the full rebuild and when the current barrel goes T/U then go full monty on it.

Until then, throw lead downrange and pennies in the jar for the overhaul... done right.

 

[seanh]

Re: Whats a guy to do?

Getting .5" MOA I wouldn't do anything to. Maybe do a 1-2 turn setback but that's about it.

But if you're looking for us to justify your going more of a custom route, be our gust...spend the 1700.

 

[JGorski]

Re: Whats a guy to do?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: C. Dixon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Jay,

I have an idea. Call me when you get a break.

C. </div></div>

Will you be around til 6 MST? Im working next 3 days.

 

[JGorski]

Re: Whats a guy to do?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If it shoots damn near 1/2MOA at 600yd, I'd leave it alone until that barrel was smoked.

Get the blank and parts on order now for the full rebuild and when the current barrel goes T/U then go full monty on it.

Until then, throw lead downrange and pennies in the jar for the overhaul... done right. </div></div>
I do have some rounds loaded up from years ago that I could practice with I suppose, like over 200, would be more enjoyable to shoot than pull the bullets.