I have a SS/Lam Rem 700 Mountain Rifle in 30-06 that I'm pondering turning into a 270 Win. I'd really like the stock and but would like to use a #2 or #3 contour barrel. Will this work well or just OK??? I don't want it to look or feel awkward. If it wouldn't be a good combo, I'll probably just sell the rifle and try a 270 WSM. Thanks.
Posts: 1346 | Location: NE | Registered: 03 March 2002
A #2 contour might be possible, but not a #3. You will have to compare the diameter of the new barrel to the width of the fore end (at the top flat) at several places along the fore end. The flat top surface of the fore end must be wider than the barrel, or once inletted, the top of the fore end will not be level. I think you'd be better off with a different stock.
NEDRASKA: I HAD A 260 MT. RIFLE WITH A BOX CLIP. I CHANGED BARRELS TO A #3 CONTOUR MATCH GRADE SHILEN AND IT WORKS FINE. IT LOOKS GREAT TOO. GAVE THE RIFLE GOOD FORWARD WEIGHT FOR OFF HAND SHOOTING. KILLED TWO DEER WITH IT THIS YEAR. IT TACKS OUT TO 200 YARDS WITH 140 GRAIN BULLETS. MY BUDDY DID HIS 270 THE SAME WAY. IT WORKED WELL TOO. FOREARM SIZE WASN'T A PROBLEM. I FELT LIKE IT WOULD BE BUT MY GUNSMITH SAID I WOULD BE FINE. I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH WHAT HE DID ON THIS GUN. ITS NOW MY FAVORITE TIGHT WOODS CARRYING RIFLE DUE TO THE EASY HANDLING OF IT. GOOD LUCK.
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