rebore/rechamber 7600

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drbnsn

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does anyone know anyone in Canada who will rebore and rechamber a 30-06 7600 carbine to 35 whelen? I know from US websites who can do it down there but, google has failed me for Canada. I'm just dreaming some dreams as I slog my way through continuous flight delays as I try to make it home.

thanks!
 
Remington 7600 in 35 Whelan

Remington once made the 7600 in 35 Whelan calibre, but maybe only in a rifle. You might find it is lot cheaper to advertise a WTB in the EE here for a 35 Whelan barrel. It could then be cut down and a new front sight put on it.

However, you might consider leaving it full length. There is quite a bit more recoil than the 30-06 because of the heavier bullets used. Also, ammo is more expensive. If you go this route, you would also have the 30-06 barrel available as a spare.

Changing barrels is not really a problem in the 7600. It has a large sleeve and barrel attachment that is held on by a stud and a nut. Headspace might be a problem, but I am inclined to say it will not be, as the bolt of the 7600 locks into the barrel sleeve extension.
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they seem to have made a very ltd run of carbines in 35 whelan but those who have em seem to love em! From what research I've done it would require a rebarrel/rebore and a rechamber...

I know it might be a bit ugly with such a short barrel in that calibre but it's so much handier in the thick brush of home

there's one guy in the US (well at least one) who seems to focus a lot on these kinds of conversions with the 7600
 
By the time all that dust settles rerifleing will cost you close to $400. IMO the best and cheapest way for you to procede is selling your rifle, buying regular Rem 7600 in 35 Whelen, shortening the barrel and reinstalling the front site for less than half the cost.
 
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drbnsn said:
does anyone know anyone in Canada who will rebore and rechamber a 30-06 7600 carbine to 35 whelen? I know from US websites who can do it down there but, google has failed me for Canada. I'm just dreaming some dreams as I slog my way through continuous flight delays as I try to make it home.

thanks!
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Ron Smith, Winborn, AB, has done reboring for me in past.
 
Elwood Epps in Ontario does re-chambering. See here: http://www.ellwoodepps.com/gunsmith.htm. However, it will probably cost alot of money that you will never get back. The 30.06 will do anything that a .35 whelen will do in North America. It would probably be cheaper to buy a 7600 in .35 whelen (if you can find one) and cut the barrel. But at the end of the day, the 7600 carbine 30.06 is a fine rifle. You should take in to account shell prices, recoil, and the resale value of the gun before doing anything though. Just my opinion.
 
I have a 760 in 30-06. I went looking for a Whelan in 7600, but managed to pick up a like-new Remington 700 CDL in 35 Whelan with 23" barrel. I found the 760 very hard kicking in 30-06, adding a recoil pad helped quite a bit. If you go through with this project you will definitely want to add a recoil pad.
 
double gun said:
Sorry for the hijack, but whatever happened to the 9.3 project you started Why Not?
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All the parts and pieces are here. Now just have to find three or four hours to finish.

Don't believe it when they tell you you will have all kinds of time to do things you want when you are retired!

This is the last week of January, and I haven't even been out ice fishing yet.

Ted
 
BrotherRockeye said:
Ted was it you that had the 760 in 338 fed on the EE that I missed out on a ways back or is my memory as good as always?

...and if yes, was Ron the fella that did the work?
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I ended up with that rifle I think . It has a black/grey laminate stock on it , is that the one you're thinking of ? It was re-barreled by Epps I believe ( I may be wrong ) It shoots great by the way .
 
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