Rebarrel Remington 700 7mm ultra mag lss to 257 weatherby or 25-06

[taximan]

I am new to the forum and thanks for the add. I have a Remington 700 lss 7mm ultra mag that is just more than I want to shoot anymore plus the barrel has a bit of wear. My guestion is how difficult would it be to rebarrel to 257 weatherby or 25-06. Thanks in advance.

 

[MagMan]

You'd need a new bolt.

 

[CaptDru]

I have the same rifle and I rebarreled it to a 6.5 PRC. You would need to stick to a magnum, unless you get another bolt. You might be able to rebarrel to the 257 Weatherby. Dont remember off hand what bolt diameter it is.

 

[adam32]

You'd need a new bolt.

For the 25/06 yes.

But the .257 Wby would be a simple rebarrel, no bolt work needed.

 

[MagMan]

For the 25/06 yes.

But the .257 Wby would be a simple rebarrel, no bolt work needed.

For whatever reason I was thinking 257 Roberts.

 

[Dosh]

Your 7 RUM has a .540 bolt face like most magnums and a 25-06 takes a .470. The .257 Wby is tougher on barrel wear, but a great killer.

 

[Hoss50]

Since you have a magnum action, I would say 257 weatherby if you are after a 25 cal.

I just went through the dilemma of do I turn my burnt out 257 weatherby into a 264 win mag or rebarrel it to 257 weatherby again. Since this is the only quarter bore rifle I own, I decided to rebuild it as a 257.

25-06 is a great choice with a long barrel to help speed, but your bolt face is wrong.

 

[taximan]

Thank you fellows for the advise. Now to find someone to do it. Not many choices around here.

 

[Rich Coyle]

Send it to Lija.

 

[SemperFi]

Send it to Lija.

Your gunsmith can also put a bushing in current bolt, not sure of price diff between that or a new bolt. A new bolt isn't that big of a deal breaker. If you want a 25-06 go for it!

 

[swat]

If you really want to have a super flat fast gun build a 257 stw. i push a 100 grain ttsx at 3700 fps. mild load. it's a lot of fun shooting it also, and a killer for deer.

 

[allwelded]

Any 7rum brass you'll no longer need?

 

[SemperFi]

Any 7rum brass you'll no longer need?

I have some

 

[CaptDru]

Any 7rum brass you'll no longer need?

I know I have some brass and some ammo. It's back at my parents house though and I wont be back to visit them for a few weeks. I will check to see what I have and post it in the classifieds when I go back.