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Bigjfb · April 27, 2010, 02:21 PM

Very nice forum here, just found it, 1st post.

I have an old Rem 721 30-06, the stock is cracked and boogered up, the barrel is actually in OK shape after I cleaned it up. My plan is to rebarrel to a 25-06 with a take-off 700 barrel if I can find one. I know I need to have a smith do the rebarrel. I have a Rem BDl long action stock, with some work the 721 action should fit in there. The closest smith is very far away and backlogged. I just want to unscrew the 721 barrel so I can start fitting the action and whittling on the stock. I will not be using the barrel I take off. Is there a way I can get it off myself?

If anyone knows where I can get a rem 700 25-06 barrel, or any of similar smaller bore long action, please let me know. Cheaper the better. Will be a hunting/varmint rifle.

Thanks

Joel

April 27, 2010, 02:21 PM	#1
Bigjfb Member Join Date: April 27, 2010 Posts: 65	Can I unscrew a Rifle Barrel Myself? Very nice forum here, just found it, 1st post. I have an old Rem 721 30-06, the stock is cracked and boogered up, the barrel is actually in OK shape after I cleaned it up. My plan is to rebarrel to a 25-06 with a take-off 700 barrel if I can find one. I know I need to have a smith do the rebarrel. I have a Rem BDl long action stock, with some work the 721 action should fit in there. The closest smith is very far away and backlogged. I just want to unscrew the 721 barrel so I can start fitting the action and whittling on the stock. I will not be using the barrel I take off. Is there a way I can get it off myself? If anyone knows where I can get a rem 700 25-06 barrel, or any of similar smaller bore long action, please let me know. Cheaper the better. Will be a hunting/varmint rifle. Thanks Joel