Remington 7600 question

[B]

Would I have any problems switching a .35 whelen barrel for a .30-06 barrel and shooting said calibre? If not I will probably grab a .270 barrel too.

 

[P0WERWAGON]

as long as the cartridge fits, the bolt face is the same (and headspaced for the caliber) i don't see why you couldn't switch.

 

[B]

I am talking about switching back and forth often if that makes a difference.

 

[buckbrush]

It should work.

 

[B]

Nice, .270 for deer, .30-06 for blackies and moose and .35 for defense.

 

[guntech]

You would have to have barrels pre fitted to locking lug assemblies. Then you could "swap" barrels at home once that is done.

It probably would cost more than a new gun ...

 

[B]

You would have to have barrels pre fitted to locking lug assemblies. Then you could "swap" barrels at home once that is done.

It probably would cost more than a new gun ...

Oh, thats unfortunate. I was getting the impression it was as easy as just swapping them out.

 

[P0WERWAGON]

Oh, thats fortunate. I was get the impression it was as easy as buying another gun.

there, i fixed your post.

 

[B]

there, i fixed your post.

LMAO, Yes I suppose I might as well. I have been on a bit of a spree lately and I don't plan on slowing.

 

[sunray]

"...switching back and forth often...if that makes a difference..." Yep. The .35 Whelen will do everything a .270 or .30-06 will do with no fuss. More difficult to find ammo in smaller places though.

 

[SuperCub]

If you already have a 35 Whelen, it would probably be just as cheap to buy a 7600 in 30/06 or a 270. By the time you buy another bbl and get it fitted, plus the hassle of rescoping everytime you switch, you'd be better of with another rifle.



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[B]

Well in my mind I was thinking I could just take one off and put the other on and that would be it. I won't be scoping it so that is not a concern.

 

[hiredgun]

There is no real problem in switching barrels for Remington pumps. The actual problem is acquiring extra barrels, Remington does not consider the barrels interchangeable and it is difficult (not impossible) to purchase spare barrels without buying a complete gun. Remember that 760 barrels with the same cartridge face will interchange with other 760 barrels and 7600's with other 7600's (same face) but not vice versa. Cartridge length, ie 308 vs 30/06 is a magazine matter. I hope this helps.

 

[B]

Well then now I am confused, looking at the gun I didn't see why I couldn't switch them around. Case length and rim diameter are identical. Oh well I think it would still be more trouble than it is worth.

 

[dumbdawg]

I see no problem with the barrel swapping.I would be more concerned about it beins a legal issue.Once you change the calibur of the reciever you no longer have it registered

 

[SuperCub]

Well then now I am confused, looking at the gun I didn't see why I couldn't switch them around. Case length and rim diameter are identical. Oh well I think it would still be more trouble than it is worth.

As long as the headspace was right on both bbls, you can switch them. I've done it.

You'll have to remover trigger group, the forend, loosen the forend giude which is also a big long bolt that hold the bbl in place, may or may not have to remove the breech bolt, and then swap the bbl.

I'd rather just buy another in 30/06 or a 270 and be done with it. Extra bbls, if you can find one, won't be cheeep.


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[B]

I see no problem with the barrel swapping.I would be more concerned about it beins a legal issue.Once you change the calibur of the reciever you no longer have it registered

The legality of was going to be my next question. The serial number would be the same but the calibre would not. This is not working out at all like I thought, I'll just buy more guns.

 

[tiriaq]

I see no problem with the barrel swapping.I would be more concerned about it beins a legal issue.Once you change the calibur of the reciever you no longer have it registered

Why would the rifle no longer be registered if the barrel is changed?

It is not unusual to see detached barrels at shows. There is no real way to know why the barrel is for sale, so a bit of caution would be in order. But if headspace were correct, there is no reason why a muli-barrel set could not be created. If headspace were not correct, the work required to remedy this would drive the cost up rapidly.
I've not found it necessary to strip the rifle to remove or replace a barrel.

 

[buckbrush]

There is no "fitting" involved.

 

[SuperCub]

There is no "fitting" involved.

...... only as long as the headspace is correct.





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