700 and 783 barrel

mxsailor803 · December 28, 2019, 12:01 PM

Anyone know if the Remington 700 and 783 barrels are interchangeable?

**44 AMP** · December 28, 2019, 01:12 PM

Wikipedia says the 783 has no parts in common with the 700.

So, if you're looking for the barrel of one to screw right on to the action of the other, I'd say the answer is, no.

In reality almost any barrel can be fitted to almost any action, but usually involves some machine work, up to including cutting off the threaded shank, turning a new shank, threading it, and then cutting a new chamber.

My guess would be if you're looking to rebarrel (either one) you're better off starting with a barrel made for the action you want to put it on.

taylorce1 · December 28, 2019, 01:43 PM

The Remington 783 is pretty much the old Marlin XS/XL 7 rifle, with a few minor changes. If you're looking for a barrel for a Rem 783 cal McGowen, Criterion, or X-Caliber I know they make pre-fit barrels for that rifle. Any other brand of barrel a competent gunsmith can make fit your Rem 783 rifle.

T. O'Heir · December 28, 2019, 01:45 PM

No. The 783 works like a Savage with a barrel nut for headspace. An M700 does not.

December 28, 2019, 12:01 PM	#1
mxsailor803 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2010 Location: SC Posts: 1,344	700 and 783 barrel Anyone know if the Remington 700 and 783 barrels are interchangeable?

December 28, 2019, 01:12 PM	#2
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,818	Wikipedia says the 783 has no parts in common with the 700. So, if you're looking for the barrel of one to screw right on to the action of the other, I'd say the answer is, no. In reality almost any barrel can be fitted to almost any action, but usually involves some machine work, up to including cutting off the threaded shank, turning a new shank, threading it, and then cutting a new chamber. My guess would be if you're looking to rebarrel (either one) you're better off starting with a barrel made for the action you want to put it on. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

December 28, 2019, 01:43 PM	#3
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,242	The Remington 783 is pretty much the old Marlin XS/XL 7 rifle, with a few minor changes. If you're looking for a barrel for a Rem 783 cal McGowen, Criterion, or X-Caliber I know they make pre-fit barrels for that rifle. Any other brand of barrel a competent gunsmith can make fit your Rem 783 rifle. __________________ NRA Life Member

December 28, 2019, 01:45 PM	#4
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	No. The 783 works like a Savage with a barrel nut for headspace. An M700 does not. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!