Rem M700 DM in .22-250, Any experiences/feedback out there?

[Hungry]

I'm considering putting together a .22-250 using a Rem M700 DM SA Right hand action. Of course the DM magazine / system is designed for the .243 , 7mm-08, .308 cartridge.

I was wondering if I could make this work for the .22-250 (slight tapered walls) from the parent .243/7mm-08 factory SPS DM rifle.

Any experts out there who have experienced this? We might be stepping on to uncharted ground / waters here. Would be an interesting experiment. I've always wanted a cheaper DM system for my earthpig hunting safari adventures.

Happy St. Paddy's Day and

Barney

 

[Hungry]

Great news. I received my M700 SPS DM and replaced the barrel with another SPS .22-250 barrel. Believe it or not the, .243 barrel unscrewed so easily (no Loctite or goofy factory Krap on threads) and the .22-250 headspaced perfectly with the .22-250 GO Gauge. Won't close on the NO-GO gauge. So life is perfect.

Then taking some dummy made up rds of .22-250, I loaded up the Rem M700 factory detachable magazine and everything fed perfectly from the factory magazine. Wow! Life is fantastic! There... Now I have my magazine fed dedicated earth pig gun.

Next week, I will drop in my switch barrel prepared .308 SPS barrel that's been cut down and crowned by my guardian angel gunsmith! You know who you are... warmest thanks

Will get back to you then with this switch barrel project. In the meantime, I gotta pack my Rav4 for tomorrow's Service CQB clinic at Base Borden.

Cheers,
Barney