Re-Chambering a Factory Tikka Barrel

[MTLIVIN]

I have a Tikka factory 6.5 Creed barrel I'm considering re-chambering to 6.5x284. I don't think there would be any issues with chamber size that would require a setback of the barrel.

When I posed this question to a gunsmith they recommended I do not try this. They said any inconsistency with lining up to the bore on a factory barrel could cause poor results in accuracy. Does anyone on here have experience with this? I would expect this is done quite a bit, but maybe I'm wrong? I already have the barrel off so no worries there w these tight buggers.

 

[Tiny Tim]

It can be a crap shoot. Your gunsmith is likely speaking from experience (and may be clouded by other action manufacturers with looser tolerances). If it shoots well now, there is a good chance it will shoot well after rechambering. Its a chance you have to be willing to take.

Question is, what is the price difference between rechambering and a prefit in your caliber of choice that only requires installation and a headspace check?

 

[FEENIX]

I have a Tikka factory 6.5 Creed barrel I'm considering re-chambering to 6.5x284. I don't think there would be any issues with chamber size that would require a setback of the barrel.

When I posed this question to a gunsmith they recommended I do not try this. They said any inconsistency with lining up to the bore on a factory barrel could cause poor results in accuracy. Does anyone on here have experience with this? I would expect this is done quite a bit, but maybe I'm wrong? I already have the barrel off so no worries there w these tight buggers.

This depends highly on who is doing the work. A reputable and experienced gunsmith with the right equipment/tooling should not have any issues with it unless the barrel is way out of tolerance.

I did something similar to yours. I had a .30-06 rechambered to .30 Gibbs. Good luck!

Question is, what is the price difference between rechambering and a prefit in your caliber of choice that only requires installation and a headspace check?

It has been a while (2020), but it cost me $250 to have a factory Kimber 84L Hunter in .30-06 re-chambered to .30 Gibbs, including muzzle threading, bead blasting, and installation of MB.

Pre-fit barrels are $450 and up, depending on the source and options.