Remington 700 switch barrel project

[buckbrush]

I have a sporter 270 Remington ADL that I would like to convert to a varminter for the spring and summer, then convert back to 270 for the big game hunting season.

Is this something that a do-it-yourselfer can do at home with the proper tools?

Thanks.

 

[rayjay]

Before changing the bbl I would try using precision reloading techniques and 90 to 115 gr bullets in your .270. You might be surprised at the accuracy and ballistics.

 

[wapiti25]

To answer your question, Yes. You will need a barrel vise, action wrench, and lug alignment tool. I recommend head space gauge's for the cal's that you have and you check after each barrel installation. You may need a heat gun to remove the original barrel as rem uses lock-tight on the threads.

 

[wapiti25]

A 6mm BR or 22 BR would be good cal's for your 270 bolt face.

 

[Preacher]

Once a barrel has been set up perfectly on a receiver you no longer need any gauges, just screw the barrel on tight and get to shooting... They don't ever chance once they have been head spaced for a particular action...

 

[k80skeet]

Preacher is right on once again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT ADVICE!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[fdshuster]

buckbrush: As always, "preacher" is right! A simple procedure that I always wanted to do, but kept putting off since I thought I'd screwup and damage one of my Rem. 700's. Have 4 now, and swap barrels without giving it a second thought. Get a good barrel vice, rear entry action wrench, I use the Kleindorst recoil lug tool/fixture, you'll need a good torque wrench ( bought a used 200 ft # Snap-on from a retired auto mechanic), a tiny bit of anti-sieze qpplied to the threads, etc. etc. I have a series of step-by-step digital pics loaded and could forward them to you if interested. e-mail fdshuster@hotmail.com

 

[wwbrown]

I agree with everyone that is saying a switch barrel is the way to go, but have one thing to add. I have a barrel vise that slides into the receiver hitch of my truck and I can change barrels at a match in about 8 minutes, this would work in the field if you were shooting prairie dogs and they started to get further out, just screw on a barrel that is better matched to the range.

 

[fdshuster]

buckbrush: E-mail w/ pics sent, notified by "postmaster" there is a "delayed delivery", ( since 9am 5-8-10,Saturday), PM also sent. Problem with your e-mail?