Alan Griffith
Well-Known Member
After talking to a few gunsmiths, it's time to rebarrel (2000+ rounds) my M700 in 30-06. I'll probably stay with the 30-06 but might be tempted to stray to another cartridge. I can't find my latest edition of Cartridges of the World, other wise I'd look up the possibilities myself. I figure I will need to stay with the same case head diameter and since it's on a long action that won't hurt either. I have a few guidelines.
1) This rifle was custom built to be an ultra light wt @ 6 lb 8 oz w/ Leupold M8 4x. I'd like to keep it light. Say 7 lb or less if possible. I could be swayed heavier if the cartridge fit my fancy.
2) Would prefer a .30 cal but the 6.5 looks very interesting and the minimum caliber I'd consider.
3) Don't really want a barrel burner (2900 fps or less preferred).
4) Will be used for big game upto Elk in size.
I'll probably go with a 24" Lilja contour #2, maybe #3.
Big Al
1) This rifle was custom built to be an ultra light wt @ 6 lb 8 oz w/ Leupold M8 4x. I'd like to keep it light. Say 7 lb or less if possible. I could be swayed heavier if the cartridge fit my fancy.
2) Would prefer a .30 cal but the 6.5 looks very interesting and the minimum caliber I'd consider.
3) Don't really want a barrel burner (2900 fps or less preferred).
4) Will be used for big game upto Elk in size.
I'll probably go with a 24" Lilja contour #2, maybe #3.
Big Al
