Rebarrel a .30-06 to what?

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I just bought a used Ruger MarkII Stainless in .30-06. I already have hunting rifles in .22-250, 6.5x55, 7mm Rem Mag and a little Ruger .44 carbine. I have no use for a .30-06 and bought the rifle to rebarrel it. Now, rebarrel it to what? I have the lower end covered so a .25-06, 6.5-06 and .270 doesn't really appeal to me. The logical answer is the .35 Whelen. but it doesn't really do anything that my 7mm mag can't do, just a different way of doing it. What would be really cool would be a .411 Hawk but I'm assuming there not to may Hawk reamers floating around in Canada. What do you guys think?:confused:
 
I have always wanted a 358 in a bolt action! But given the option, with your suggestion a heavier caliber I think Todbartell hit the nail on the head a 9.3x62 or even a 9.3x64. Or you could wildcat the 30-06 case up to a 35 cal round? 35-06.
 
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JasonYuke said:
Or you could wildcat the 30-06 case up to a 35 call round? 35-06.
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Yeah, that's the .35 Whelen.

There doesn't seem to be alot diffence between the 9.3X62 and the 35 Whelen, I would stick with the Whelen just for the ease of finding brass. But it could be an option.
 
bcsteve said:
The logical answer is the .35 Whelen. but it doesn't really do anything that my 7mm mag can't do, just a different way of doing it.
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Not really. If your are hunting large critters - moose, elk or large bears - the moderate velocity larger medium bores like the 35 Whelen, or it's near twin the 338-06, will win any comparison against the 7mm RM hands down. Looking at shear energy figures is very misleading as a heavy bullet at moderate velocity will penetrate so much deeper than any small-fast projectile.

The 7mm RM is a long-range soft-skinned animal specialist and shooting mule deer or caribou etc at 300 - 400+ yards is it's reason for being. As a moose round however it is adequate, not a poor choice but only adequate. The Whelen and the 338-06 are a much better choice if hunting large critters that don't "shock" easily.
 
true north said:
Sounds like gun boredom creeping in:D
.35 whelen A.I ?
.375 hawk ?
oooo it's endless
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The Hawk rounds are interesting. Especialy the 375 or the 411 but is there any reamers around?
 
bcsteve said:
Yeah, that's the .35 Whelen.

There doesn't seem to be alot diffence between the 9.3X62 and the 35 Whelen, I would stick with the Whelen just for the ease of finding brass. But it could be an option.
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LOL yes your right ( I Missfired) I don't know what I was thinking one thing typing another was try to spit out:
neck it to 338 cal, 338-06 BLAH! there ( I had 358 on the brain).
However I am not sure if this is even concided a wild cat anymore I doubt that very much?

or 8mm-06.?
 
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Okay, well it's Friday night and time for (perhaps) a super retarded question:

Can I re-barrel my Rem 742 to 9.3 x 62? Is the receiver strong enough on a 742?
 
My vote is in for the 338-06 followed very close by the 9.3x62.
I tried Lazy Ike's 9.3 a couple weekends ago and was impressed right away.
Those 285 Norma loads have some push to them, brings back memories of my 375 H&H.
I have shot a few head of game with the 338-06, Whitetail,Black Bear, Moose and only the moose needed a follow up shot, and not the fault of the rifle or caliber, just me!
One bonus with going this way is if you find a Smithy who with bore your barrel, you save alot of $$$ not having to get another barrel made from scratch.
There was a mauser '98 338-06 barrel on the parts exchange, for $225,
cheap like borsch!
Enjoy your search!
Noel
 
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