Convert 243 700 to 6BR

[Tainos]

Went to a gun show this past weekend and found the most incredible Remington 700 in 243. The wood on this rifle is to die for--XXX amazing walnut. It is an older Remington and the barrel is shorter than normal with the front sight still on.

I want to get a slightly heavier barrel, but still want the gun to be somewhat handy. Obviously it won't be a bag or bench gun, but more just for accurate plinking/varminting. I want to keep the lines of the gun close to the original contour primarily for convenience and to keep it consistent to the stock.

I've read on the site here about Lapua dimensions and that they have changed--are the dimensions listed here the new ones to tell a gunsmith?

Any other thoughts on building this rifle? The 6BR sounds like a great cartridge to do this with. Will I have any problems with the 6BR cases feeding properly? Thanks for your advice. Tainos.

 

[dantec]

you can use the Rem mag profile, as 300 Win mag ) that thicker than 243 Win profile and stiff enought for varmint use without too much weight without need too much barrel chanel inleting

25 inch can be long enought without change rifle balance

223 rem mag box and follower can perhaps help you

good shooting

DAN TEC

 

[Tainos]

Can the 6BR be fed by changing the magazine box to a 223 or is one relagated to a single shot?

 

[Tainos]

Has anyone had success in getting conversions to 6BR feed properly in the Remington 700? I know it may be difficult with short stubby cartridges. Thanks.

 

[Forum Boss]

Tainos, check out this thread from the old message board:

http://www.6mmbr.com/board/board_topic/1307675/62094.htm

The general conclusion was that it could be done with an AI chassis system, but might require magazine and possible feed-ramp modification to work reliably with a Rem 700 action. Gunsmith Mike Bryant seems to have worked out a solution.

I've post the merged thread in the New Gunsmithing forum.

 

[Tainos]

Thanks for the help. I contacted Mr. Bryant and will keep all informed as to the progress of the project. I wonder if the 6BRX would feed easier,or more difficult)than the 6BR?? Does the 6BRX limit bullet size/selection? Any thoughts there? Again, thanks for any advice.

 

[Tainos]

Donovan, I tried to email you--is the address correct? Thanks, Tainos