Rebore rifle barrel to larger caliber
Where could I get a 6mm barrel rebored to 25cal or 7mm.
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Lots of places, do a search. My question is why would you want to? The original answer was that re-boring a barrel was a fraction of the cost of getting a new "quality" barrel installed on your rifle. These days you can buy a quality barrel for about the same money, installed. Also the re-bore folks have no fall back. If the barrel rebore goes bad, oh well. If a new barrel is junk, send it back and they replace it. Another up side is that you end up with two barrels set up for the same rifle, which any local gunsmith sould be able swap back and forth for you. The only reason that I would rebore a barrel these days is if it was an original barrel, shot out, on some classic. Meaning that the writing on the barrel has value in itself, names like Rigby, H&H, Griffin & Howe and the like. 0 -
Reboring is really a thing of the past. Some still do it by going to larger caliber for barrels that have been shot out, but the savings is pretty minimal any more.
About the only place you'll save any money is is you stay in the same caliber and rechamber for a different cartridge.
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I would go with Ern98 and Contender on this one. Unless the barrel has value in itself, i.e. Purdy, H&H or other big name. I wouldn't spend the money going with a rebore. If it was any of those, the rifle is worth more to you "as is" even if it is shot out. You could sell it and buy several rifles in the calibers of your choice. Collectors want original no matter what, then condition raises prices after that.
It is less expensive now and you get better quality going with a new barrel. There are many choices for 'drop-in' barrels today. What may we ask is the rifle you intend to change calibers on?
I also like the 25 cal choice, .257 Roberts is my first favorite caliber. If your action was a 6mm Rem there will be no changes needed to accomodate the .257 Roberts. Still...new barrel I think is the way to go. -hope that helps.
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I rebarreled a .243 to .260 and it cost about the same as a rebore. Also I still have the .243 barrel to restore the rifle to original. That really is the way to go, and .257 is a great choice! 0 -
I agree that unless the barrel is on a classic you'd be better off to replace. Not sure you can clean up a 243 bore going to 257 anyway.
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Richard,
Unfortunately, barrel makers won't re-bore a 6mm up to 25 caliber. There isn't enough difference to allow for a successful new rifling. But they will take a 6mm up to a 7mm.
Re-boring is not a thing of the past. There are at least 12 companies or individuals that re-bore and the wait time or backlog is usually up around 6 months. That's how many re-bores are getting done. This is for full time re-boring, not just fitting an occasional one in when it's convenient.
Reasons to re-bore:
You want a different caliber/cartridge to enjoy.
Preserve the fore arm on a single shot or lever gun.
Preserve an expensive wood or synthetic stock without alteration.
Preserve an original, worn out barrel while still being able to shoot it.
Fix a bore that has been damaged.
Adjust for a new load with a different cartridge and twist rate.
(Longer heavier bullets instead of lighter smaller caliber bullets)
It's cheaper than a new barrel.
Prices:
New barrel/ contoured/ threaded/ chambered/ crowned.
Hart $550.00 per website
http://www.hartbarrels.com/
Pac-Nor $430.00 per website
http://www.pac-nor.com/
Classic Barrel and Gun Works $475.00
http://www.cutrifle.com/
* Don't forget to add in stock work if required.
Re-bore cost:
Re-bore/ rifle/ chamber/ crown = $265.00
http://www.cutrifle.com/0 -
Cliff Labounty rebored a couple of barrels for me and I was very pleased with the outcome @ $165.00 each. The original XX Douglas S/S barrel cost way more than that.
He has since sold out to a shop in Colville, Wash, and James has one of my barrels now, a 22/6mm Ackley Pac-Nor going out to 7mm.
Contact him at the following address, or phone # and discuss what you need with him.
James Dubell
Delta Gun Shop
989 Bear Creek Road
Colville, Wa.
99114
(509) 684-5855
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Thanks for all the input. I will just get a new barrel put on, as that seems to be the way to go. 0
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