Any one if a Remington 700 takeoff barrel will thread into a model 7 receiver? I've been considering a rebarrel of my model 7 CDL and was thinking this may be the most cost effective way. I imagine that it would still require headspacing but still cheaper than having a new blank chambered and installed, unless I am wrong. If so please correct me.
Thread differences between model 7 and 700 barrels?
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The 700 barrel will thread right onto the 7 receiver. Or onto a 600/660, for that matter. And vice versa.
Headspace might or might not be within spec. Just about zero chance that any sight holes will be top dead center.
If headspace and/or bolt nose clearance have to be adjusted, it will be much cheaper than having a new blank chambered and installed.
Barrel contours are different.
Headspace might or might not be within spec. Just about zero chance that any sight holes will be top dead center.
If headspace and/or bolt nose clearance have to be adjusted, it will be much cheaper than having a new blank chambered and installed.
Barrel contours are different.
Also 721, 722, and the 725. All the same. - dan
Follow up question, am I correct in remembering that the model 7 uses a mountain rifle contour? I know I could inlet the stock for other contours or put a Boyds stock on it and inlet, but that kind of negates the light weight and quick handling of the model 7 that I have come to enjoy. For the time being I'll struggle with the drastic restrictions it being a .243 place upon me for deer hunting lol.
I have tended to go the opposite direction with the Model 7 rifles. I really don't like the pointing characteristics of the factory pencil thin barrels and of course the short/light bbls don't help when it comes to felt recoil.
The model 7s in 243/223rem and some wildcats with those light bbls are acceptable. But once you get to the 260rem and bigger there really is a noticeable difference. I recently purchased a 22-250 from 240Gord chambered in a Rem mod 7. Lovely rifle with the light weight bbl and quite accurate as long as the shots are kept below three quick let offs in a row. Then the point of impact starts to wander. Recoil, which would be negligible on a heavier barreled rifle, is noticeable but acceptable. For the type of shooting I will be doing with that rifle it will be fine. It wasn't designed to be an extended shooting session rifle for gophers. It is just fine as a coyote or rabbit rifle out to 300-400 yds if I do my part.
OP, I don't really understand your angst concerning the 243 for Deer hunting. I have taken a lot of Deer/Bears/Moose and a few Elk with the 243Win and quite frankly as long as I placed the bullets properly none of the animals would have known the difference from a 338 Win Mag. I have heard a lot of cries of consternation from lots of people on this but I have also proven in the field the it has more to do with poor perception than reality. A gut shot animal is still a gut shot animal and will run and usually wander off some place to die in agony because the shooter is almost always a lousy tracker. Please don't take this personally. That is just an observation I have had the occasion to make to often over the years. It takes a lot of practice and time to become a proficient tracker.
I have a stainless 7-08 with a blue take off bbl. I put it together close to 20 years ago on a rifle that had been wildcatted to a ridiculous wildcat. It shoots better than I can hold it. This spring I found a stainless 24in Rem700 take off bbl that only saw factory proof rounds. I am going to replace the blue bbl with the stainless. My hope is that it still continues to shoot as well. The blue bbl is going onto a Mod 600 that is presently chambered in 308win. That short bbl and excess muzzle blast is a killer for me and causes me to flinch.
I like Remington actions for this reason. Their parts often interchange with little or no alterations.
Whatever you decide, there are a lot of barrels out there in close to or in pristine factory condition that will shoot extremely well.
Even if the switch only makes you feel better, it's worth it IMHO. In some ways it's like getting a new rifle at low cost.
The model 7s in 243/223rem and some wildcats with those light bbls are acceptable. But once you get to the 260rem and bigger there really is a noticeable difference. I recently purchased a 22-250 from 240Gord chambered in a Rem mod 7. Lovely rifle with the light weight bbl and quite accurate as long as the shots are kept below three quick let offs in a row. Then the point of impact starts to wander. Recoil, which would be negligible on a heavier barreled rifle, is noticeable but acceptable. For the type of shooting I will be doing with that rifle it will be fine. It wasn't designed to be an extended shooting session rifle for gophers. It is just fine as a coyote or rabbit rifle out to 300-400 yds if I do my part.
OP, I don't really understand your angst concerning the 243 for Deer hunting. I have taken a lot of Deer/Bears/Moose and a few Elk with the 243Win and quite frankly as long as I placed the bullets properly none of the animals would have known the difference from a 338 Win Mag. I have heard a lot of cries of consternation from lots of people on this but I have also proven in the field the it has more to do with poor perception than reality. A gut shot animal is still a gut shot animal and will run and usually wander off some place to die in agony because the shooter is almost always a lousy tracker. Please don't take this personally. That is just an observation I have had the occasion to make to often over the years. It takes a lot of practice and time to become a proficient tracker.
I have a stainless 7-08 with a blue take off bbl. I put it together close to 20 years ago on a rifle that had been wildcatted to a ridiculous wildcat. It shoots better than I can hold it. This spring I found a stainless 24in Rem700 take off bbl that only saw factory proof rounds. I am going to replace the blue bbl with the stainless. My hope is that it still continues to shoot as well. The blue bbl is going onto a Mod 600 that is presently chambered in 308win. That short bbl and excess muzzle blast is a killer for me and causes me to flinch.
I like Remington actions for this reason. Their parts often interchange with little or no alterations.
Whatever you decide, there are a lot of barrels out there in close to or in pristine factory condition that will shoot extremely well.
Even if the switch only makes you feel better, it's worth it IMHO. In some ways it's like getting a new rifle at low cost.
Other than a model 7 with a custom .358 winchester, all of the ones I've spent any time behind have been .243 or .223 so I hadn't considered the effect a 7mm or 7.62mm hole in the barrel may have on handling. I'll have to see if I can get my hands on a .308 or 7mm-08 for comparison.
I guess I forgot sarcasm doesn't type well, I have little concern with regards to the .243 on whitetails and black bears. I've used my .223 with careful shot selection and bullet choice neither deer nor black bears have gone far, not recommending it for everyone. I know my abilities and have zero qualms passing on any shot I am not confident in. My main reason for wanting to rebarrel is I've always wanted to play with a 7mm-08 and this rifle seems like a great fit for one to me. Of course the .308 has a bit of appeal just due to its practicality as an excellent all around big game gun.
I wasn't sure whether or not you were being facetious. As far as the 7.08 it's a great cartridge with a lot of possibilities. Same goes for the 260 rem. All of these bbls are available at gun shows as well as gunshops with smiths as take offs. A lot of people buy new rifles because finding actions can be tough. Remington now sells actions to certified gunsmiths.
