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    how much to convert a rem700 243 to 7mm08

    I'm told it would only be a barrel change to convert a 243 to 7mm08. Is this so, and if so how much would that cost?

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    Normally bout 1k ish. Probably cheaper to trade in.


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    +1 cost me 1K to my 264 win mag last year through Cleland gunsmith in hamilton. Arthur did an awesome job. Would highly reccomend him.

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    With Trueflite Ultramatch barrel $950-1000 including freight.

    Vulcan barrel less.

    Pre-owned factory barrel much less again, if you can find one that will just need screwing in & head spacing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by scottrods View Post
    I'm told it would only be a barrel change to convert a 243 to 7mm08. Is this so, and if so how much would that cost?
    $300 inc smiths fees around about for factory barrel...

    $690 starting for a custom barrel

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    I've got a new rem700 708 bbl if you want to buy
    Dont waste your time chasing every last fps, it doesnt matter in the real world, it wont make a difference, all it will do is cause head aches and frustrations. And dont listen to silly old cunts

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    Iv also got a 708 new factory barrel.

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    Dont waste your time chasing every last fps, it doesnt matter in the real world, it wont make a difference, all it will do is cause head aches and frustrations. And dont listen to silly old cunts

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    I've got a 7mm Rem Mag, stainless,think big
    Real guns start with the number 3 or bigger and make two holes, one in and one out

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    might have to pull the bolt out after each shot to eject and reload

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    Lothar Walther profiled blanks are $US250 from Brownells. Gun Works told me they would chamber and fit a barrel for $120 I think it was.

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    Wow thats cheap. Normally anywhere between 250-350 for chambering barrel fit plus crown if its a blank youll need to pay for profile aswell.

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    These are precontoured but most of them are varmint profile I think. Would want them turned down. RIFLE BARRELS | Brownells

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    Barrels are way cheaper in the US, much like everything else

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    Quote Originally Posted by scottrods View Post
    I'm told it would only be a barrel change to convert a 243 to 7mm08. Is this so, and if so how much would that cost?
    pop a vulcan barrel on there get abe to headspace it job done wont cost as much as you think.Give him a PM

 

 

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