788 convert to 6mm-284
Hello
Does anyone have any experience in converting a Remington model
788 in a 6mm to a 6mm-284? What is involved? The 284 case will
fit in the 6mm mag, but just barely.
Does anyone have any experience in converting a Remington model
788 in a 6mm to a 6mm-284? What is involved? The 284 case will
fit in the 6mm mag, but just barely.
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i don't have my cart. of the world in front of me but i think the 6mm is longer so you cann't just rechamber, you will have to set the barrel back a thread or two. the magazine is the next problem, if the .284 will fit with some clearance ok, if it is tight with factory ammo reloads probably won't work 0 -
bluemule,
Don't ruin the gun by doing that, you won't gain that much for the cost involved. I would leave it original. I'll buy it off you if you want.0 -
BlueMule, Take Bullelks advice and sell the 788 to him. If you want a 6-284, get yourself a 700 action and put a match grade barrel on it chambered by a great gunsmith in 6-284!!! You can buy a 700ADL Synthetic at you local Wally World for 360-400. Unscrew the barrel and have your Shilen, Hart, Douglas, Lilja, or whatever barrel you choose threaded and fitted to the action! Lot more valuable piece than rechambering a 788!! GHD 0 -
Thanks for the advice, but I have 3 788 6mm's and the reason for the conversion is the great accuracy that the 788 action has, I have had a 788 in a .308 coverted to a .358 with the original barrel and it
has superb accuarcy meaning lest then 1/2 inch at 100 yds. What are the 6mm's worth.0
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