heavy barrel on a 700

[johara1]

Can any one tell what largest contour barrel at 28" that you can use on a 700 short action jim

 

[LarryDScott]

Likely a 1.25 at the muzzle for a no taper barrel Thats standard at the chamber for the 700s

 

[CJ6]

I had a 1.350 x 28 straight on a 700 SA.It was bedded 6 in.past the action face then floated.Since then all my 1.350 or larger barrels use a barrel block.The rifle shot ok but I think the barrel blocks made a better rig with less stress on the action

 

[johara1]

I don't want to bed the barrel,The max contour that is safe for the action,flexing).......jim

 

[JayIdaho]

A lot of HV barrels are fitted to Rem 700s for 1000 Yd. Benchrest. They are often 30" long, 1.25 for 6" and .950 at the muzzle. Weight is about 8#.

 

[brfun]

This may not help much as my 700 is sleeved. But have no problems with the the two HV barrels I switch between. one is 28" the other is 27" long. No bedding under the barrel at all completely floated.
Brian

 

[CJ6]

Check the boys on the Palma site alot of them bed just the action and use the Lite to Heavy Palma contours to 30in +.Most barrel makers will steer you straight on barrel size also. BTW is this a comp rig or varmint ? Check with Hart,Kreiger,Pac-Nor etc. you can view the profiles on their web sites or create your own