Gunsmithing WSM Info Needed

[TapoutSniper]

Just got a great deal in a Remington 700 chambered in .270WSM. I dont really need it but it was too good of a deal to pass up. I'll probably try it out a couple times during deer season. Heres my ?... Are the WSM's still a regular short action? I already have a .300WSM and reloading data/equipment for it. Can I switch out the .270WSM barrel for a .300WSM? That way I would have a .300 to hunt with and one for targets.

 

[4Rail_Gunner]

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Yes,

Same action, Same Bolt face.

 

[USMCj]

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^^^+1 But I would look into rebarreling it to 7WSM in the future, much better ballistics than a 300. Just sayin...

 

[4Rail_Gunner]

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+1. I would do that too. 7mmWSM is a laser with a 180 Berger

 

[TapoutSniper]

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I got it out this afternoon and had a little time to play with it. After a couple hours of trigger work, free-floating, and lapping I headed to the range. To my wonderful luck it started to rain just as I took the first shot. I shot two 3-shot groups, both measuring under an inch... I didn't take the time to get an exact measurment because it was raining pretty hard. But I'm very pleased with that considering the $200 scope I mounted on it with factory ammo. May leave it as is for now but will be looking a lil further into either a .300WSM or 7mmWSM barrel swap... Either way I've gotta come up with another stock. These new Remington Stock are junk!

 

[summitsitter]

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Tapout I have a Win Coyote in 270 wsm and far as a hunting round it's badass. Only shot deer out to 400 yards but it'll lay the hammer down on then up to there I know. Load it up with some RL 17 and let it eat.

 

[bohem]

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Everything is identical as I see it, you can do exactly that.

If you decide you don't want to keep it please let me know.