Caliber change - Rem 700 left hand ???

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Any issues with changing the caliber (new barrel) on a Remington 700 CDL (left hand) ?

Does it have to be a "L/H specific" barrel, or will any 700 barrel work ?

Also, what caliber limitations would I be restricted to, starting with a .223 action ?

* wanting .270 Win, but would go with a .308 also...


Thanks in advance...
 
The barrel would not be an issue but the 223 boltface would require a new bolt to go to a 308 class cartridge and a whole new action for a 270. It would be simpler and cheaper to buy a new rifle in the caliber you want and keep the 223 for varmints.
 
Boomer74 said:
Any issues with changing the caliber (new barrel) on a Remington 700 CDL (left hand) ?

Does it have to be a "L/H specific" barrel, or will any 700 barrel work ?

Also, what caliber limitations would I be restricted to, starting with a .223 action ?

* wanting .270 Win, but would go with a .308 also...


Thanks in advance...
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The action and bolt are not suitable for anything but a 222/223 case.

If you want a larger cartridge trade this towards what you need...
 
Boomer74 said:
Guess I'm just not going to buy it...

I need something bigger than .223 to comply with Alberta hunting Regs, and don't want .243 or .260 really...

Thanks guys.
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Doesn't really matter if you dont like 243 or 260 cause neither of those cartridges would fit in a 223 based action. Realistically you'd be limited to something like 300 Blackout with that action.
 
Boomer74 said:
Guess I'm just not going to buy it...

I need something bigger than .223 to comply with Alberta hunting Regs, and don't want .243 or .260 really...

Thanks guys.
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You could convert it to a 6mm x 47 based on the .222 Magnum case... it is the absolute smallest case capacity legal in Alberta for game...
 
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