Rebarreling

[Barnesboy]

I know i have already posted this on here in a other section but i figured i would post it here also.

HI everyone, I have a few questions for guys who have had rifles rebarreled before.

1st: I have a Ruger m77 Mark II that is 30-06. My question is what caliber's are offered for rebarreling this rifle?

2nd: About how much would it cost to rebarrel?

3rd: Am looking to build a decent long range gun without having to break the bank. I would like to hear what caliber you guys think would make a good long range rifle for elk/deer that my rifle could be rebarreled to?

4th: I would like to hear your guys thoughts about this? and if it would be worth rebarreling or just buying a new rifle and starting from there?

5th: Finally what gunsmiths do you guys recommend and think do good work for something like this?

Thank you and looking forward to what you guys have to say.

[roninflag]

do you reload? the rifle/barrel, scope and ammo. all work together. i have a leup that i shoot in competition . i paid 525$ for it. also for long range shooting you will need a real good range finder; that will range every time to your desired distance. and quite a bit of ammo to practice.

[azsugarbear]

The family of rounds that come from the 30-06 are as follows: 35 Whelen, 338-06, 280 Rem, 270 Win, 25-06 Win. There are other wildcats as well. You can also do anything based off the .308 such as the 7mm-08, 260 Rem. 243 Win. Although these calibers are usually found in a short action, they can be used in a long action as well (such as your 30-06).

 

For me, the 280 Remington would be the most logical choice. Makes even more sense if you reload (and perhaps go with a Rem 280 AI?). In the short action calibers, I would go with the 7mm-08.

 

If you can stand the recoil of the magnums, they provide the best bang for the buck. In standard calibers, the Rem 7mm Mag and the Win 300 Mag are tough to beat. A 300 RUM is top of the line.

 

Expect to pay around $250-$300 in gunsmithing services to chamber/rebarrel your rifle. If you want a brake - add another $100 or so. Custom barrels can run anywhere from $250 t0 $350, depending on brand. Add another $100-$150 for fluting. Most gunsmiths have a backlog that will keep you waiting at least 6 months.

 

Sometimes it is simply better to get another rifle. The Remington Sendero is generally great right out of the box, with little left necessary to make it top notch. Just be careful of buying used/abused. Some of the Savage rifles are great shooters, but their stocks leave a lot to be desired unless you go with the higher end models. Good luck in your quest.

[Barnesboy]

The family of rounds that come from the 30-06 are as follows: 35 Whelen, 338-06, 280 Rem, 270 Win, 25-06 Win. There are other wildcats as well. You can also do anything based off the .308 such as the 7mm-08, 260 Rem. 243 Win. Although these calibers are usually found in a short action, they can be used in a long action as well (such as your 30-06).

 

For me, the 280 Remington would be the most logical choice. Makes even more sense if you reload (and perhaps go with a Rem 280 AI?). In the short action calibers, I would go with the 7mm-08.

 

If you can stand the recoil of the magnums, they provide the best bang for the buck. In standard calibers, the Rem 7mm Mag and the Win 300 Mag are tough to beat. A 300 RUM is top of the line.

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Expect to pay around $250-$300 in gunsmithing services to chamber/rebarrel your rifle. If you want a brake - add another $100 or so. Custom barrels can run anywhere from $250 t0 $350, depending on brand. Add another $100-$150 for fluting. Most gunsmiths have a backlog that will keep you waiting at least 6 months.

 

Sometimes it is simply better to get another rifle. The Remington Sendero is generally great right out of the box, with little left necessary to make it top notch. Just be careful of buying used/abused. Some of the Savage rifles are great shooters, but their stocks leave a lot to be desired unless you go with the higher end models. Good luck in your quest.

What exactly is the 338-06? Is it like a 338? Or is it less power?

[lancetkenyon]

Same case as the .30-06, but necked up to .338 caliber.

[azsugarbear]

Although any rifle can be shot long distance, the 338-06 is way too slow to be even marginally acceptable for long range hunting. Think more along the lines of a brush / bear rifle.

 

In my previous post I did not make it clear that magnum calibers cannot be rebarreled in your rifle 'as is'. You have a standard bolt face and would need to swap out your bolt for a magnum bolt face.