Looking to reuse a barrel
Can I get a 28 Nosler barrel reworked to 7mm PRC?
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Thanks, the rework the stock, right?
How many rounds on it with the 28? Your stock won't need any work the barrel would be moving back so you will have a little more gap between it and the stock.
About 300 rounds
It cam off my Gunwerks rifle.
Could I get it fitted to a TIKKA action?
Could I get it fitted to a TIKKA action?
If I am cutting it back, am I not getting it reamed for new life at the same time?
Thanks for your advice in advance. I am a newbie here.
Thanks for your advice in advance. I am a newbie here.
7.62 Gunner
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Why are you ditching the 28 Nos?
You have at least 2/3 of the barrel life left.
You'll have to cut the entire chambered portion of the barrel away because the 7 prc is skinnier than a nos, I doubt you'll even have enough shank left to rechamber.
If you're set on switching over then get a new barrel
Hugnot
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I periodically do stuff like that. Upon ordering a new barrel I specify a contour having a long shank. Then upon realizing that 7-10 % extra case capacity is not providing any realistic advantage I have the existing treads cut off or more & have the barrel rechambered. Bullets & primers are pricy and good certain results are valuable. As for the stock, scrape down any existing bedding in shank area and replace with new bedding - JB steel weld works good. My limit for shank length is not under 1.75 inches from receiver end. If over 700 rounds or so depending on caliber go for a new barrel. Feels real good to go back to a round that has available cheap brass.
this is true. I think you'll be stuck getting a new barrel.
The cost that you will have, doing what your thinking, I would bet would be more than a new barrel. Sale the 28 nos barrel to help with the cost of a new barrel. Now your bolt and box will need reworked?????
If you buy a Blank it still requires smith work. Bolt and mag will jive.The cost that you will have, doing what your thinking, I would bet would be more than a new barrel. Sale the 28 nos barrel to help with the cost of a new barrel. Now your bolt and box will need reworked?????
lancetkenyon
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That is a very optimistic number. I have seen them last between 400-900 rounds when run like a 28 Nosler should be run.
If you want 7RM speeds to prolong barrel life...run a 7RM.
