T/c icon re barrel

[Plumbguncrazy]

Hello guys, long time reader, first time posting. I am considering buying a t/c icon in 30tc and rebarreling to 6.5 creedmoor. Not sure what is entailed in this, but I am quite certain that I am not going to find a 6.5 icon any time soon so I am taking this approach. I have never had new barrel installed like this before and not sure what problems I will run into. I love my icons in 22.250, .243 and 308. But I am looking for a foolish project I guess.

 

[Silo1616]

2.780" AOL is about max that will fit in the 30TC detachable magazine. If you can find a 6.5 Creedmoor bullet/reamer/freebore combination this short, no problems at all. I don't shoot 6.5 Creedmoor, but from what I've read 2.780" AOL would be on the short site to reach the lands for most.

 

[Plumbguncrazy]

Interesting point, the main purpose of this gun would be single load bench work, however I could see a time or two where I may want mag load. Thanks for the input, I didn’t give that a thought.

 

[jimmymac]

If you can find a long action Icon they come with a hinged floor plate that should provide you additional room to play with CBTO.

I have one that I can measure if you are interested. Mine is very generous and allows me to seat my bullets well long.

 

[Plumbguncrazy]

All of mine are short action dbm, I was unaware that the icons were made with hinged floor plates. Thanks for the info.

 

[jimmymac]

All of mine are short action dbm, I was unaware that the icons were made with hinged floor plates. Thanks for the info.

Yes. I have a .270 Icon with a hinged foot plate. I also have one in .243 with a DBM. These guns are great.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

I believe the .243,.308, 6.5 CM and 30tc is the same mag. I think I have one new in the package, will try and find it. I made the mistake of looking at the bore of my Icon(30tc) with my new scope. I will barrel to 30tc since I have a case of factory rds, besides all the brass and bullets I have been reloading.
Found the mag, it is a dimension/venture "B" series for 243,7-08,308w,30tc. I purchased it thinking it works for my dimension 22-250. It doesn't, if anyone is needing a spare mag make me an offer.

 

[Plumbguncrazy]

So I decided to keep the icon in 300 win mag. Originally bought it used from Brileys with a Nikon monarch cost 350 shipped to me. The stock was spray painted black. When I pulled it from the stock I noticed the walnut so I refinished it and added a muzzle break. Really happy with how it turned out!

 

[jimmymac]

It’s crazy that someone painted that pretty walnut stock black. Good job!

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

Excellent, I like my Icon. Couple of elk with it.