Remington Model 7
I have a Remington modle 7 with a laminated stock chambered in 7mm-08. I mounted a weaver classic 3-10x40 scope on it using leupold rings and single piece base. My question involves the barrel. This rifle is very enjoyable to carry in the woods and is accurate. The problem is the barrel heats up and I have to let it cool after a string of 3 shots. I would like to be able to shoot this rifle more often. I would like to have the rifle re-barrelled and have been thinking of a fluted barrel. Could anyone offer any advice whether this is a good idea or any suggestions as to what kind of barrel I should look at. What rate of twist? I reload for this caliber and use 140gr bullets. Should I stay with a standard 1 in 10?
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Anybody know how many 6mm were mfg.? To and from dates would be helpful as well. 0 -
Those light weight barrels sure do heat up in a hurry, and a heavy barrel will not heat up that quick.
The flutes will help some if you like them. A lot depends on whos barrel you want as some of them are a little pricey, Lilja, Shilen, ect. but you get what you pay for as always.
If your only going to use 140 grain bullets the 1-10 twist is fine.
Rebarreling is not cheap unless you can do most of the work yourself. Your the only one who can make the decision of a new barrel or slower shooting....
Gun control is hitting what your aiming at.0 -
I'm not sure what you're shooting your several strings of 3 shots at. The 308 series cartridges generally involve either target or big game. the Model 7 is designed with the later in mind, and as such is designed to have a series of one shots. If you are plinking and just general target by opportunity shooting and high performance isn't needed from the bullet, I'd suggest handloading with powders like 4227, 4198, 4759 with velocities in the 2000 fps level. It will shoot like regular, but the recoil will be considerably less and it won't heat the barrel to anywhere near the high velocity loads. 0
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