I have 2 questions regarding rebarreling remington 700's ...
First, I have a 700 in 243, and have found a factory take off barrel in 7mm-08 I want to install.
The take off barrel is $65. What can i expect for smithing charges for changing the barrel?
2nd. I have found a 700 chambered in 17 caliber. I have not seen it in person but the guy describes as the "higher end" 700 and in like new condition. It is about 20 years old and has been shot less than 50 times. I can pick it up for $400. I really dont have a use for the 17. I try to stick to the more common cartridges, but for that price I thought its hard to pass up.
On that action what could the 17 be rebarreled to with out changing the bolt or getting into a lot of work and cost?
First, I have a 700 in 243, and have found a factory take off barrel in 7mm-08 I want to install.
The take off barrel is $65. What can i expect for smithing charges for changing the barrel?
2nd. I have found a 700 chambered in 17 caliber. I have not seen it in person but the guy describes as the "higher end" 700 and in like new condition. It is about 20 years old and has been shot less than 50 times. I can pick it up for $400. I really dont have a use for the 17. I try to stick to the more common cartridges, but for that price I thought its hard to pass up.
On that action what could the 17 be rebarreled to with out changing the bolt or getting into a lot of work and cost?