HandgunHTR
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I picked up a Remington 700 last week for a song. It is a SPS Varmint in .223. My plan is to build a lightweight 6X45 for short range deer and yote hunting as well as a future gun for my nephews when they start deer hunting with me (they are 10 and 8 now).
I just finished a Savage 6.5-06 build and I really like the idea of using a rem/age pre-fit for this build as well.
My question is, should I take my barreled action to a gunsmith to have the original barrel removed, or buy a Remington action wrench and do it myself? I have a Wheeler action wrench with the Mauser heads, so I could just get the Remington heads. I figured it would be about the same cost. However I am also wanting to get an internal wrench for future barrel swaps. Just not sure that an internal wrench will be able to remove the original barrel.
Sorry for the long explanation. You input is appreciated.
I just finished a Savage 6.5-06 build and I really like the idea of using a rem/age pre-fit for this build as well.
My question is, should I take my barreled action to a gunsmith to have the original barrel removed, or buy a Remington action wrench and do it myself? I have a Wheeler action wrench with the Mauser heads, so I could just get the Remington heads. I figured it would be about the same cost. However I am also wanting to get an internal wrench for future barrel swaps. Just not sure that an internal wrench will be able to remove the original barrel.
Sorry for the long explanation. You input is appreciated.