Need a new Rem 700 Barrel

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Frank44

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Six years ago I had Hart true up my 700 action, and install a .308 Win barrel. It shot under 1/2" with almost any factory ammo. After a whole lot of shooting my best groups now are 1 1/2"+. I need anew barrel, and don't want to mess with it myself. Should I send it back to Hart for $600, or is there a cheaper option. I don't know a good gunsmith in western Washington. I do a lot of long range shooting so top accuracy is a priority.
Frank
 
Northland shooters on savageshooters.com says there is a barrel nut for R700's similar to the Savages for $25. It would be cheaper buying a barrel and putting it on ourselves. I was getting serious about a Savage but would rather have a Remington.

Getting the original barrel off without marring the receiver might be a challenge. Then the expense of tools but probably worth it.
 
Originally Posted By: REANorthland shooters on savageshooters.com says there is a barrel nut for R700's similar to the Savages for $25. It would be cheaper buying a barrel and putting it on ourselves. I was getting serious about a Savage but would rather have a Remington.

Getting the original barrel off without marring the receiver might be a challenge. Then the expense of tools but probably worth it.

The Rem 700/Savage barrel nut combo is not new. Back in the 1980's there was on old gunsmith in West Texas who was playing with the concept and had some success with it. He was playing with Remingtons, tang safety Rugers, and Winchester actions, IIRC. I don't know if he ever tried selling or did sell any as he was getting near the end of his gunsmithing days back then.

PacNor and Bergara barrels, and maybe others, are now peddling a barrel nut and barrels for the Rem 700 for those who want to do their own...

-BCB
 
Originally Posted By: Frank44Six years ago I had Hart true up my 700 action, and install a .308 Win barrel. It shot under 1/2" with almost any factory ammo. After a whole lot of shooting my best groups now are 1 1/2"+. I need anew barrel, and don't want to mess with it myself. Should I send it back to Hart for $600, or is there a cheaper option. I don't know a good gunsmith in western Washington. I do a lot of long range shooting so top accuracy is a priority.
Frank

Frank,

Hart Rifle Barrels does excellent gunsmithing and their barrels shoot. That's the route I'd go.
I have a fundamental loyaly to them. Clyde Hart got me into benchrest shooting in 1970, and was my advisor, teaching me all of the in's and out's of the sport. As a result, I've continued using their barrels for stainless rifle builds ever since, and they have always shot just like your 308 when it was new; 1/2" groups at 100 yards, in ever caliber I have, when the barrels are new.
In the end, the $600 will be forgotten as a high expense, and you'll dwell in the excellent accuracy you get from your newly rebarreled rifle. I readily admit I am partial to them, and for good reason.
 
I didn't know about R Bros Rifles in Elma. The PackNor web site reminded me about fouling. After a thorough cleaning the old Hart barrel is back to shooting again. Surfing the Web I discovered the .208 should go 4,000 to 5,000 rounds, and I also improved my shooting technique a little. Thanks.
Frank
 
Take a look at the crown, too. After a while and many cleaning rod passes, it can get nicked or uneven. Clean it very well and recrown before screwing in a new barrel. If you know someone with a borescope, (me, but I live in Wi.) look at the throat in front of the chamber. That will tell you if the barrel is shot out or if it's something else.

Fast Ed
 
Frank44, new remington barrels are available for about $75 or less, the 308's shoot great.

Send me a PM if you need further help.
 


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