Rem 700 Pre-Fit Barrel - How difficult is it?

[RonAKA]

Looking at replacing a barrel on a Rem 700 that is toast, with a pre chambered and finished pre-fit. The gun would be for hunting, but would like it to be accurate enough to be fun at the range.

How big a job is it for a gunsmith to fit the barrel to the action? I'm assuming there is a shoulder that needs to be faced to get the headspace correct? Plain barrel so no indexing is required.

This is about a 1967 vintage 700. Are the receivers still the same and no complications to be expected with a drop in?

The reason I ask is I'm wondering what I should be looking for in a gunsmith. Routine job, or difficult and I should be finding someone specialized? Any special tools I should be checking to see that they have? Suggested torque on the barrel so it does not move?

 

[Eddie Harren]

Re: Rem 700 Drop In Barrel - How difficult is it?

Headspace, bolt nose clearance and stub length all come into play when considering a barrel swap.

 

[RonAKA]

Re: Rem 700 Drop In Barrel - How difficult is it?

Headspace, bolt nose clearance and stub length all come into play when considering a barrel swap.

I think I understand the first two. Can you help me with Stub Length?

 

[Eddie Harren]

Re: Rem 700 Drop In Barrel - How difficult is it?

If the stub (shank or tenon) is to long, the barrel will make contact with the front surface of the bolt lugs.

 

[RonAKA]

Re: Rem 700 Drop In Barrel - How difficult is it?

OK, got it.

 

[mtbullet]

Re: Rem 700 Drop In Barrel - How difficult is it?

I use BERGARA pre fit "drop in " BBLS, and the job is very easy.
they have short video on thier web site that show's the process. You will need gages (go, no-go) and an action wrench. a bbl vise is nice if you'r going to do a few rifles.
I've done many of these and all are excellent shooters.

 

[jonbearman]

Re: Rem 700 Drop In Barrel - How difficult is it?

Finally someone finally posted they use the bergara barrels.How do they shoot at 100 yds.Can you publish your results at the range? Another thought would be Northland Supply.They are sponsers on savage shooters forum and list mcgowen barrels for 259.00 and a rem-age nut(conversion nut) for 28.00 if you buy a barrel at the same time.I would go with that set up as I am about to buy the same for my donor action.They have several chamberings in stock and if you want a different caliber and you have it drop shipped you get 10.00 off the barrel.

 

[RonAKA]

Re: Rem 700 Drop In Barrel - How difficult is it?

I use BERGARA pre fit "drop in " BBLS, and the job is very easy.
they have short video on thier web site that show's the process. You will need gages (go, no-go) and an action wrench. a bbl vise is nice if you'r going to do a few rifles.

Can you give me a hint where their website is? On a search I found a website in Italy, that seemed to be making complete guns.

 

[tunered]

Re: Rem 700 Drop In Barrel - How difficult is it?

I use BERGARA pre fit "drop in " BBLS, and the job is very easy.
they have short video on thier web site that show's the process. You will need gages (go, no-go) and an action wrench. a bbl vise is nice if you'r going to do a few rifles.
I've done many of these and all are excellent shooters.

IN my exp there is no such thing as a drop in for a 700, have you done one on a 700 rem?????. ED

 

[RonAKA]

Re: Rem 700 Drop In Barrel - How difficult is it?

I was thinking the barrel did not need to be indexed. However, since it will come chambered, I presume they stamp the barrel with the chamber info. So I guess it will have to be indexed to have that show correctly??

 

[Heavies]

Re: Rem 700 Drop In Barrel - How difficult is it?

I use BERGARA pre fit "drop in " BBLS, and the job is very easy.
they have short video on thier web site that show's the process. You will need gages (go, no-go) and an action wrench. a bbl vise is nice if you'r going to do a few rifles.
I've done many of these and all are excellent shooters.

IN my exp there is no such thing as a drop in for a 700, have you done one on a 700 rem?????. ED

From what I have seen and heard these are 'drop in' like Savage barrels and actions, with the barrel nut.

mtbullet,
Now I am curious too. I'd like to see how it looks and how it shoots!
Do you do any action, bolt, lug facing, or do you just screw it on with the barrel nut?
Please let us know

 

[mtbullet]

JUST "GOOGLE" BERGARA BARRELS AND THE SITE COMES UP.

ON THE RIFLES I'VE DONE FOR MYSELF AND FAMILY,(REM. 700'S AND A FEW 721'S) I DO THE BOLT FACING, LUG LAP, RECV. TRUING BECAUSE IT'S EASY TO DO WITH BBL REMOVED. THE BBL'S ARE PRE CHAMBERED AND THREADED WITH A SAVAGE TYPE NUT, BUT ARE DONE IN SUCH A WAY AS TO BE VERY UNOBTRUSIVE. THE TREADS,CONTOURING,AND BBL ID IS INCREDIBLY WELL DONE. LOOKING DOWN TUBE WITH BORE SCOPE IS LIKE LOOKING IN A MIRROR. I'VE SHOT CONSISTANT 1/4" 5 SHOT GRPS. WITH BOTH 22-250 AND .223,(ONE 10 SHOT,1/4" BUT I THINK THE "FORCE" WAS WITH ME THAT DAY) WORKING ON .300 WIN MAG. NOW. THEY ARE WHAT I CALL A "DROP IN". I ONLY STOCK AND USE THE 26" S.S. VARMINT CONT. HAVE NOT USED THE SAVAGE DROP IN, BUT MUST BELIEVE THEY ARE AS GOOD.

 

[mtbullet]

Re: Rem 700 Drop In Barrel - How difficult is it?

I was thinking the barrel did not need to be indexed. However, since it will come chambered, I presume they stamp the barrel with the chamber info. So I guess it will have to be indexed to have that show correctly??

BBL'S NOT MARKED, I STAMP AFTER FINAL HEAD SPACEING