can it be done? made out of a .338 win mag ruger mkII action?

yepp ... can be and is
but, it might be cheaper to sell the 338 and buy the ruger 375

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Originally posted by jeffeosso:
yepp ... can be and is
but, it might be cheaper to sell the 338 and buy the ruger 375

Performance wise, he'll be money ahead rebarreling his existing action.

Malm

If he sells 338 for $450, buys new ruger for $900. $450 out of pocket for complete warranty rifle, that can go back if it breaks the stock.

OR
Buys barrel
$200
assuming rental for reamer and gauge
$50
Buys sights, cheap ones
$120
Install barrel on action (crown, etc)
$200 (and UP)
Install sights
$50
Blue/finish MINIMUM
$150
Total out of pocket $720 MINIMUM +, and assuming he can do it, reinletting his stock

$450 va $720 (minimum)

I am not certain what performance one it after, but it is MY opinion that it is ALWAYS a loosing proposition to rebarrel to a currently available caliber on the same action

quote:

Originally posted by jeffeosso:
Malm

If he sells 338 for $450, buys new ruger for $900. $450 out of pocket for complete warranty rifle, that can go back if it breaks the stock.

OR
Buys barrel
$200
assuming rental for reamer and gauge
$50
Buys sights, cheap ones
$120
Install barrel on action (crown, etc)
$200 (and UP)
Install sights
$50
Blue/finish MINIMUM
$150
Total out of pocket $720 MINIMUM +, and assuming he can do it, reinletting his stock

$450 va $720 (minimum)

I am not certain what performance one it after, but it is MY opinion that it is ALWAYS a loosing proposition to rebarrel to a currently available caliber on the same action

You're not a banker are you?

This the gunsmithing forum. Not the "gee, I want to stay with a factory gun for the warranty in case my stock breaks" forum.

Because he posted the question here, I figured he's not particularly interested in maintaining a stock gun. He hasn't said that he needs sights or bluing. I'm almost betting not. In which case he will be better off, performance wise, rebarreling.

New match grade stainless blank 250-350
Labor $160-$220 including special throat
Shipping - $30-35
No sights - 0
No bluing 'cause it's stainless - 0

Worst case it's about $605.00. And that would probably include minor inletting for the new barrel contour. What he would have would be a much better barrel, with a custom chamber, throat and crown, which is easily worth the extra $155.00 over your trade versus new figures.

Hey Poulsbo
Do you have a blue or staineless ruger?
Would you like sights on the barrel?

Malm,
You only charge $220 bucks to install a barrel, with special throat? That includes squaring, crowning and all the other work that makes a quality install? Wow, i'll be sending you several guys to do this for.

quote:

Originally posted by jeffeosso:
Hey Poulsbo
Do you have a blue or staineless ruger?
Would you like sights on the barrel?

Malm,
You only charge $220 bucks to install a barrel, with special throat? That includes squaring, crowning and all the other work that makes a quality install? Wow, i'll be sending you several guys to do this for.

Those prices are typically for a Ruger bolt action. Additional machine work demands higher prices.

As far as special throating goes, you start by having reamers without throats, so you are forced to cut the throat as a separate operation. Since you have to cut the throat anyway, you might as well see if the customer has a desire or need for a special length. If so, this gives him a chance to provide a dummy round for which to set the stop. No big deal. As far as crowns go, I only cut one type and that is always a part of the rebarreling process.

As far as sending guy's for me to do this for, I have a waiting list going... I'm the only one here and there are some 100+ guns on the premises needing attention. I'll get back too you...

Ah, okay, that's the rub then?
I guess he could sell his in a week on gunbroker or here.
and then go get his brand new ruger a couple days later
and then be shooting within 2 weeks.

But, he's got a coupel options then

Actually both stories are right.....the correct action is:
1. sell the Ruger
2. But a M-70 .338 from me
3. Have a new barrel installed on that gun

Now when you're done......you have A REAL GUN.....and not a Ruger