Can I cut my Remington 700 SPS .300 Win Mag barrel to 22 inch ? (1:10 twist)
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I was gonna say....
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Agreed! However in a well known business that does not leave any question as to the source, 1 has to be careful when rendering a legal opinion.
Business or not I would appreciate understanding the limitations rather than someone doing the math with an assumption that wouldn't work for me.
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Quote Originally Posted by alberta tactical rifle View Post
Agreed! However in a well known business that does not leave any question as to the source, 1 has to be careful when rendering a legal opinion.
Business or not I would appreciate understanding the limitations rather than someone doing the math with an assumption that wouldn't work for me. "
I think I pretty much covered the limitations in post #2 , given the amount of info I had to work with then.
At NO point was there any assumption.
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You WILL lose some velocity. How much will only be determined by shooting it before and after with the same ammo. Whether the decrease is enough to concern you? You are the only 1 that can say.
The rifle will weigh a little less than it currently does. This will change with the replacement of the stock.
The rifles balance point will change as will its "pointability". My opinion is that with the factory stock it will be more maneuverable and quicker to get up and on target, I know only enough about the XLR chassis to know I don't like the feel but suspect the same would hold true on pointability.
The rifle will weigh a little less than it currently does. This will change with the replacement of the stock.
The rifles balance point will change as will its "pointability". My opinion is that with the factory stock it will be more maneuverable and quicker to get up and on target, I know only enough about the XLR chassis to know I don't like the feel but suspect the same would hold true on pointability.
patricksbb391
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Top of mind, I would say you will lose 50 fps/inch. So you probably end up with a really loud .308 Win. I agree on the earlier post about a tuff resell. Cheers.
Sorry, the internet sucks sometimes. I was agreeing with you and disagreeing with blastattack.
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Agreed. I would far rather talk to someone even by phone. Much is lost in text.
Blastattack
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Huh? You asked if it could be shortened and I explained how far you can go. What is there to disagree with?
Because you raise very specific points about a specific rifle instead of discussing the rules which must be followed. I would much rather understand the rules than have someone tell me what can be done.
Chinbullco
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On the positive side you will get much more performance with the 300 mag in a 22" than you will with a 22" 308. Also the powders that give the highest velocities in a 26" barrel will give the highest velocities in the short barrel. Load for cartridge not length of barrel.
My dad had his .300wm cut to 20" before I found out about it. I took the rifle shot it over my chrony and the velocity loss was 253f/s average. I know this because I chrono'd EVERY gun I had access to when I got it. (the barrel was originally 24") I wrote down every speed of each gun with the specific ammo (mainly to see if my .300 had a "faster barrel" than his with the same ammo, knowing that some guns shoot a bullet faster than others with the same load................tighter chamber, less worn rifling equalling more friction, etc. )
The first thing I noticed was that the muzzle blast was OBNOXIOUS. So what he ended up with was a .30-06 that cost about $14 more a box to shoot. AND, now he HATES it. Plus he hasn't had a bit of luck selling it. (cause who the hell wants a big mouth gun, that needs earplugs under ear defenders to shoot)
I have a feeling I'm gonna get stuck with the shytebox when he croaks, cause he's certainly not gonna be selling it any time soon.
Thought I'd toss this info out to you, cause it is an actual case of the exact scenario you described. I hope this can help you decide.
BUT , why not just cut it to 24"?? That is pretty much the industry standard length for the .300wm, and it will be a decent compromise that won't lose you any normal velocity. 26" is a little long anyhow .
The first thing I noticed was that the muzzle blast was OBNOXIOUS. So what he ended up with was a .30-06 that cost about $14 more a box to shoot. AND, now he HATES it. Plus he hasn't had a bit of luck selling it. (cause who the hell wants a big mouth gun, that needs earplugs under ear defenders to shoot)
I have a feeling I'm gonna get stuck with the shytebox when he croaks, cause he's certainly not gonna be selling it any time soon.
Thought I'd toss this info out to you, cause it is an actual case of the exact scenario you described. I hope this can help you decide.
BUT , why not just cut it to 24"?? That is pretty much the industry standard length for the .300wm, and it will be a decent compromise that won't lose you any normal velocity. 26" is a little long anyhow .
kk OP dont let these guys screw with you.
What half of u dont seem to realize is the American military's new sniper rifle is a .300 wm Remington with a 22 inch barrel (XM-2010). If the latest in military weaponry isnt good enough for you then nothing will be. Btw you guys are probably the same ppl who grab 30 inch barrels on ur rifles.
OP cut the barrel to 22 inches bro you will do fine with it and it will be alot more useful and comfortable in the field that what these guys are suggesting.
What half of u dont seem to realize is the American military's new sniper rifle is a .300 wm Remington with a 22 inch barrel (XM-2010). If the latest in military weaponry isnt good enough for you then nothing will be. Btw you guys are probably the same ppl who grab 30 inch barrels on ur rifles.
OP cut the barrel to 22 inches bro you will do fine with it and it will be alot more useful and comfortable in the field that what these guys are suggesting.
