I need to convert a Model 660 in 243 to a 308 Win and would like to know if anyone here has an old take off barrel laying around the shop that they would part with, or know where I might find one. I have tried Gun Parts Corp and they are out of stock. I would prefer an orginal barrel but I think E R Shaw would be able to match the conture if I send them the orginal barrel. Will a Model 7 barrel thread on a 600 receiver? Thanks, Dale
Posts: 52 | Location: Harlingen, Tx, USA | Registered: 09 May 2002
Thanks alot Mark. I sent them an E mail for a barrel. I will be gone to visit family and won't be back to work until the 6th of Jan so I will try to call them then. Thanks again and have a merry xmas Dale
Posts: 52 | Location: Harlingen, Tx, USA | Registered: 09 May 2002
Like Jay says, a Model Seven barrel will screw into a 600/660,so will a 722 or 700 barrel,You can have a 660 with a 22" barrel if you can find a take-off 308 from a 700,or how about a Mountain Rifle barrel on your 660?
Thanks for the info Rembo. For some reason I thought that the 600 had different threads than a 700,But I never messed with one before. Any how Mike had an orginal barrel, so I bought it from him. This Forum is really a great place to get information and instruction. There is sure a great bunch of guys on it. Thanks for all your help, Dale
Posts: 52 | Location: Harlingen, Tx, USA | Registered: 09 May 2002
The Remington Model 788 was an interesting rifle but was more costly to build than the 700s. The 788 had a different thread than the "standard" used on all of the 6XX, 7XX, 40X, M7, XP, etc. That causes some confusion as to threads and interchanging.
Posts: 275 | Location: NW USA | Registered: 27 May 2001
I just happened to check Remingtons web page yesterday for any new products and they are producing 600.s again I dont know exactly how much they are like the old models,The barrel has a ventilated rib but seems to be longer than I remember the old models being.w/regards
Posts: 610 | Location: MT | Registered: 01 December 2001