Which caliber for Remington 700 long action (3006 bolt face) rebarrel?

[Hunterjones]

.280 AI & don't look back

 

[Rem81]

25-06, 25-06ai or a .257 rpm

 

[BEEMAN]

I vote 25-284 with a fast twist barrel for the 131 Blackjacks. Mine shoots them 3151 FPS out of a 1-7.25" twist Helix6. Very fun and not a lot of recoil. Mines braked though.

 

[KurtB]

I'd just rebarrel back to 30-06, buy some lapua brass, have it chambered with a Serengeti reamer. #2 or #3 barrel, 10 twist, 23".

May sell it and buy more PRC components.

 

[Andrew Massi]

6.5 rpm

 

[imartin]

25-06. You will not regret it.

 

[Frog4aday]

Another .25-06 vote. Mild recoil, flat trajectory, fun to shoot & more than effective enough for deer & black bears. No modification of the rifle is needed. No muzzlebrake needed. You'll really enjoy it.

 

[Lahunter76]

Any of the standard Sherman cartridges would be my choice. It sounds like you're pretty well covered in the 6.5 and 7mm calibers so maybe the 300 Sherman?

300 Sherman | Sherman Wildcat Cartridges

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Outside of that I'd say a 25-06 would be great for your intended purposes.

This was my exact thinking!
I have two 25-06s and absolutely love them both, and now that I am set up to reload and the Sherman's have some head stamped ADG brass.....I think it's a no brainer! This is 100% what I would do! And I would go back with a 30 since you have pretty much the rest covered!

my next rebarrel will be a Sherman!

 

[xsn10s]

What are some other cartridge options for this rifle with no modification other than the barrel swap of course? This would be hunting out to 400 yards (deer with a very occasional black bear) and target shooting out to 600 yards.

IMHO for this job you would be fine just rebarreling to 30-06. But a straight 280 with a 1-8" twist would be awesome for longer distances if you want to try the heavies. My 22" 30-06 Featherweight is my go to 400 yard hunting rifle and I shoot steel with it out to 800 yards. Even with a pitted bore.

 

[WanderingGoatie]

280ai is one of the most efficient non-magnum calibers available. If it's a LA, non-mag bolt face, and intended for big game...

 

[Savage 12BVSS]

25-06 and don't look back! Fun cartridge and an easy switchover. I've always liked quarter bores myself.

 

[vortech347]

6.5-06. Get PRC performance with a std bolt face.

 

[30dirty]

+1 for 6.5x284 norma

 

[Highlander44]

I have a Remington 700 long action with a bolt face for a 3006 and it is the drop floorplate type action for the internal magazine. What are some other cartridge options for this rifle with no modification other than the barrel swap of course? This would be hunting out to 400 yards (deer with a very occasional black bear) and target shooting out to 600 yards. I wish to keep relatively light weight so the barrel will be a sporter or magnum sporter type contour. I would like to keep the barrel to 24 inches max. I will put a brake on it if it is anything more than say a 7mm08 haha as I do not care for recoil lol. Open to all suggestions! As an FYI I do reload so outside the norm cartridges are ok. I currently shoot a 6.5creed, 6.5 prc (my love at the moment haha), 7mm08, 7mm rem mag and a 28nosler. I am trying to avoid hyper barrel burners like the 28nosler but I am ok with slight barrel burners like the traditional 300 win mag or 7mm rem mag. Thanks!

.280 AI IMO. Not a barrel burner, very efficient, brass lasts many reloads, and inherently accurate. Wide range of bullets to load also. Unlike other cartridges, it is becoming more popular, so factory brass and loaded ammo is available- no fire-forming needed. Can also shoot .280 Remington ammo when you're in a pinch.