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bornhuntin
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posted 05 April 2003 15:08
Hi,

I want to rebarrel my Rem 700 223 to a 22-250. Is a barrel swap the only consideration? Will the original bolt work? Thanks
 
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Bigdaddytacp
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posted 05 April 2003 15:16Hide Post
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Originally posted by bornhuntin:
Hi,

I want to rebarrel my Rem 700 223 to a 22-250. Is a barrel swap the only consideration? Will the original bolt work? Thanks
YES and NO....the bolt face will have to be opened up and a new extractor fitted such as the Sako type.....the recess for the rim are different and you might want to get the action detailed/trued as part of the procedure or just trade guns for a 22-250-30-06/bolt face action.....if you want a custom barrel....good luck and good shooting!!
 
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<Big Stick>
posted 05 April 2003 15:47
Besides boltface mods,you'll require a new mag box and follower,as well.

Nowwww,if'n you wanna swap for a .473" boltface(22-250 ready) short action 700,I might could help you right out(grin)..................
 
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rembo
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posted 07 April 2003 08:02Hide Post
You'll have to open up the feed rails in the action also.I think .378 bolt Remingtons should be left as is.It's hard to find a used one.Get one with a .473 face and it's a simple rebarrel.
 
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sonofagun
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posted 07 April 2003 09:50Hide Post
This brings up an interesting question: aren't bolts available for the 700 from Remington or somebody? If not, why not? What actions can you get bolts for?
 
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DanD
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posted 07 April 2003 12:50Hide Post
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Originally posted by sonofagun:
This brings up an interesting question: aren't bolts available for the 700 from Remington or somebody? If not, why not? What actions can you get bolts for?
Switching bolts is not recommend since the barrel is headspaced with the current bolt, simply swapping one out can cause major headspace problems.
 
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<DLS>
posted 08 April 2003 11:07
I think swapping a 223 bolt for a 22-250 bolt would be OK since you plan on having your barrel either rechambered or replaced to a 22-250 chamber, which would require the gunsmith to headspace anyway.
 
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