Interarms rebarrel

[chev-mekanik]

Newb question. Is it worth finding and fitting a new barrel on a 35 + yr old Interarms 7mm Rem mag?
Bedded on a synthetic stock way back when! Literally thousands of rounds through until it won't group anymore. Just send to a gun smith and hope for a good take off?
Cheers

 

[Slamfire]

I had it done to a Remington 798 .300 WM which is a Zastava (= Interarms) barreled action in a Remington laminate stock. Depends if you think it's worth it. Could cost upwards of a grand depending on the barrel you specify.

 

[nowarningshot]

It's basically a M98. Look for a takeoff barrel from a M98 in a 2.5" Magnum caliber. Get a local Smith to install it and check for headspace.

 

[Slamfire]

Newb question. Is it worth finding and fitting a new barrel on a 35 + yr old Interarms 7mm Rem mag?
Bedded on a synthetic stock way back when! Literally thousands of rounds through until it won't group anymore. Just send to a gun smith and hope for a good take off?
Cheers

PM'd you.

 

[chev-mekanik]

Thanks for the reply, yeah it does have some sentimental value but not a grand worth! The sloppy Mauser action and flat shooting cartridge did make it my go to rifle for mulies and moose. I do have other rifles so it isn't a necessary thing, more like a like to thing.

 

[teenahlake]

you could conceivably have it rebored to 300WM or 338. im guessing 500$ ish

 

[mkrnel]

These are very good quality Mauser M98 sporting actions that are well worth Ignore. Try to find a decent M98 Mauser take off barrel in a similar sized magnum calibre that you like and have it fitted and chambered for a reliable and long lasting dependable hunting rifle that is generally better and longer lasting than what you would spend on a new plastic parts cheap new rifle.