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Can a barrel be drilled out for a new caliber?
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<blockquote data-quote="jb1023" data-source="post: 1231213" data-attributes="member: 91995"><p>I am looking to buy/build a new rifle. I currently have a Howa 1500 20" 308 and love it. I am now wanting to add a 7-08 so I can have a 7mm option that can be taken to a little further distances but without added recoil. In trying to stay with Howa I have found that they do sell a barreled action in 7-08 but it only comes with a #2 barrel and I want a #6 (heavy). I know I can do a barrel swap but I'm curious if I can take a smaller caliber barrel and have it tapped for a 7mm? If I found a used 243 or 6.5 for example would it be cheaper to reuse that barrel and have it drilled for the larger caliber, if even possible, or would I just be better off buying an new barrel? If I do have to do a barrel swap how much would I be looking at? Even if it is possible is there a reason I should avoid going this route? If I do have to buy a new barrel what would some good options be? I am not looking for anything fancy, just a blued 1/2-3/4 MOA capable 24" #6 barrel.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jb1023, post: 1231213, member: 91995"] I am looking to buy/build a new rifle. I currently have a Howa 1500 20" 308 and love it. I am now wanting to add a 7-08 so I can have a 7mm option that can be taken to a little further distances but without added recoil. In trying to stay with Howa I have found that they do sell a barreled action in 7-08 but it only comes with a #2 barrel and I want a #6 (heavy). I know I can do a barrel swap but I'm curious if I can take a smaller caliber barrel and have it tapped for a 7mm? If I found a used 243 or 6.5 for example would it be cheaper to reuse that barrel and have it drilled for the larger caliber, if even possible, or would I just be better off buying an new barrel? If I do have to do a barrel swap how much would I be looking at? Even if it is possible is there a reason I should avoid going this route? If I do have to buy a new barrel what would some good options be? I am not looking for anything fancy, just a blued 1/2-3/4 MOA capable 24" #6 barrel. [/QUOTE]
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