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I don't really have the desire or time reload so would definitely want a rebarrel. So the super short is only the cartridge not the action?? So I could even rebarrel to a .308 or 6.5 needmoor and change the bolt face?If it really is a good deal, get it.
It can be rebarreled. Since it's a short action with a magnum bolt face, all the WSM or SAUMs are candidates. There may be a spacer in the magazine and a different box or follower spring combination. These are not expensive.
It could be rechambered but all the chambers I know of require loading/reloading your own ammo. If you were going that route then the 25 WSSM would not be an issue. I have only a few 25 cals but I am fond of all 404 Jeffries based WSSM, WSM, Noser and RUM chamberings. FWIW: to me/IMO the 25 WSSM is quite fine for the small to medium "big game" of North America. You got white tail? Ferrell pig/hog? Free roam "exotics" like Audad? Might be worth jumping in to reloading.
If you go the order a barrel route. For chambering, if it were me, 300 WSM or 270 WSM.
Just in case you do want to go down the loading/reloading rabbit hole and keep it 25 cal: 257 Lang is basically a 257-300 WSM. Rechamber with the above mentioned spacer/box/follower/spring update. I don't have one of these, I use a 257 Weatherby Magnum in that role but not a candidate for this build
.257 Lang Ultravarmint - AmmoGuide Interactive
The first SERIOUS reloading manual on the web.ammoguide.com
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Go the 6.5 route with reloading and go 6.5 on a WSM based cartridge like 6.5-270 WSM or 6.5-300 WSM. The difference is in the free bore. See:
That would require a new bolt face but yes.
Okay.....ill be honest, I've lost track of what makes this such a great opportunity. If you don't like the unique chambering, and you are prepared to rebarrel ($600-800) and you don't want to use the bolt to.rebarrel to another cool short action magnum, this requiring a new bolt ($250-300?), I'm thinking the rifle should be almost free to make financial sense.
Not sure what cartridge you are actually looking for (seems you don't either), but you could probably just figure that out and buy a brand new rifle for less money and avoid any potential problems.
How long/short is a Model 70 WSSM? I think that's the dilemma. If it's indeed a standard short action a short magnum (6.5 PRC included) would be perfect. I don't think they made the WSSMs in those though. I think they're super short actions, almost a mini action or a Model 7 223 length action.
You are correct.
