OnionSpider13
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Greetings all, this is my first post on this forum.
I’m considering upgrading my 700 SPS sporter barrel (.30-06) to something nicer than what came out of the factory. Near term, I will be using this rifle for hunting medium/large game in the WY/UT area (200-250 yards, maybe up to 400 when I’m capable). It is also my go-to bench gun. I’m not really too concerned about the weight of the rifle, so I’m pretty open to whatever barrel contour is available (initial thought is sporter or magnum).
Here’s where the question becomes a bit trickier. I’m currently in an ammunition commonality phase, and the only other full-power rifle I own is a 1941 K98k. Modifications to this piece of history are NOT an option. Therefore, the only way to get a common cartridge would be to rechamber the Remington from .30-06 to 7.92x57 Mauser, which wouldn’t seem too out-of-the-way since I already want to rebarrel it.
Let’s ride past the fact that .30-06 is more common and has a wider availability, and focus only on what modifications need to be done to the rifle itself. A gunsmith should be able to correctly install a custom barrel (Shilen, ER Shaw, Krieger) right? The only other mod I can think of would be a new bolt, or at least a new bolt head. The long action receiver and magazine should already be compatible with 8x57, yes?
Current rifle:
Remington 700 SPS (neither Varmint nor Tactical) in .30-06 Springfield
Timney 510 trigger (upgraded from X-Mark Pro following recall)
EGW 0 MOA Picatinny base
Burris XTR Low 1” scope rings (upgraded from a Weaver mount and rings)
Vortex Viper 4-12x40 PA BDC scope (upgraded from Bushnell Banner 3-9x40 that is literally falling apart)
Harris-ish bipod knockoff
TacOps Black Cheek Pad
Planned upgrades:
Custom barrel in 8mm Mauser
Custom bolt for .470” rim diameter (.30-06 is .473”)
B&C Medalist stock (Classic, Alaskan II, or M40 depending on chosen barrel contour)
bonafide Harris bipod
I’m considering upgrading my 700 SPS sporter barrel (.30-06) to something nicer than what came out of the factory. Near term, I will be using this rifle for hunting medium/large game in the WY/UT area (200-250 yards, maybe up to 400 when I’m capable). It is also my go-to bench gun. I’m not really too concerned about the weight of the rifle, so I’m pretty open to whatever barrel contour is available (initial thought is sporter or magnum).
Here’s where the question becomes a bit trickier. I’m currently in an ammunition commonality phase, and the only other full-power rifle I own is a 1941 K98k. Modifications to this piece of history are NOT an option. Therefore, the only way to get a common cartridge would be to rechamber the Remington from .30-06 to 7.92x57 Mauser, which wouldn’t seem too out-of-the-way since I already want to rebarrel it.
Let’s ride past the fact that .30-06 is more common and has a wider availability, and focus only on what modifications need to be done to the rifle itself. A gunsmith should be able to correctly install a custom barrel (Shilen, ER Shaw, Krieger) right? The only other mod I can think of would be a new bolt, or at least a new bolt head. The long action receiver and magazine should already be compatible with 8x57, yes?
Current rifle:
Remington 700 SPS (neither Varmint nor Tactical) in .30-06 Springfield
Timney 510 trigger (upgraded from X-Mark Pro following recall)
EGW 0 MOA Picatinny base
Burris XTR Low 1” scope rings (upgraded from a Weaver mount and rings)
Vortex Viper 4-12x40 PA BDC scope (upgraded from Bushnell Banner 3-9x40 that is literally falling apart)
Harris-ish bipod knockoff
TacOps Black Cheek Pad
Planned upgrades:
Custom barrel in 8mm Mauser
Custom bolt for .470” rim diameter (.30-06 is .473”)
B&C Medalist stock (Classic, Alaskan II, or M40 depending on chosen barrel contour)
bonafide Harris bipod