rem model#721 30.06

realtree3d1 · August 15, 2008, 12:22 AM

how much work is to change my 30.06 into a 300 h&h mag and the cost????????

Loader9 · August 15, 2008, 09:10 PM

Far too much. It'll have to be a magnum length action where your 06 is a long action. I'd look for a good used one. There are quite a few around used. Many folks think they want an H&H until they crack the first trigger pull. Once the recoil settles in their backsides, the rifle is usually for sale. I've seen many for sale used that look like they've never been fired. Depending on your local area, they can be haggled down pretty cheap. Ammo is not cheap and reloading is also not cheap. Add the recoil and it's not a desirable gun for most.

realtree3d1 · August 16, 2008, 12:35 AM

thank you for the info it shouldnt kick more than my 300 win mag should it ?

publius · August 17, 2008, 11:31 AM

Not to mention the cost associaed with the conversion, it would be a damn shame to butcher a 721. sell it and find a H&H or a better rifle for your conversion.

mikenbarb · August 17, 2008, 09:21 PM

I got a 300 H&H and also a 300 Win.Mag. and the H&H is heavy recoil and the 300 Win. will do most what my H&H will do. I got the H&H thinking that bigger gun would be useful but OUCH, I was wrong.

kraigwy · August 18, 2008, 09:37 AM

The Rem 721 IS long enough for your project, Its also the strongest action Remington ever made.

If you want a 300 go for it. Talk with your local gunsmith, on your rifle all it takes is running a chamber reamer in the chamber and opening up the bolt face.

Depending on the type reamer your 'smith has, he may not have to take the barrel out of the action.

If would be a lot cheaper then rebarreling assuming your barrel is good.

kraigwy · August 18, 2008, 09:45 AM

Just noticed you are in yakama Wa. You have one of the best gunsmiths in the country right there. Don Manning "Shooter's Supply".

Manning has built several 50 Cal rifles from scratch. He also built a Gatling Gun used to start the 4th of July Matches at Ft Lewis last year.

If you contact Don, tell him I sent you, Capt Kraig Stuart, late of the Alaska National Guard Marksmanship Unit. (Tell him to send me some apples)

Manning was running the Washington NG MTU while I ran Alaskas.

He'll give you the straight poop on your project.

realtree3d1 · August 18, 2008, 11:00 PM

thank you very much i will get ahold of him asap i will tell him you want apples
thank you JEFF

Jason280 · August 20, 2008, 08:18 PM

Don't do it!! Sell the 721 to me, and go buy yourself a .300 Mag...

August 15, 2008, 12:22 AM	#1
realtree3d1 Junior Member Join Date: August 2, 2008 Location: yakima,washington Posts: 6	rem model#721 30.06 how much work is to change my 30.06 into a 300 h&h mag and the cost????????

August 17, 2008, 09:21 PM	#5
mikenbarb Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 1,111	I got a 300 H&H and also a 300 Win.Mag. and the H&H is heavy recoil and the 300 Win. will do most what my H&H will do. I got the H&H thinking that bigger gun would be useful but OUCH, I was wrong. __________________ Mike B. Gun control= Being able to hit your target. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pifinnercircle

August 18, 2008, 09:37 AM	#6
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	The Rem 721 IS long enough for your project, Its also the strongest action Remington ever made. If you want a 300 go for it. Talk with your local gunsmith, on your rifle all it takes is running a chamber reamer in the chamber and opening up the bolt face. Depending on the type reamer your 'smith has, he may not have to take the barrel out of the action. If would be a lot cheaper then rebarreling assuming your barrel is good. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

August 15, 2008, 09:10 PM	#2
Loader9 Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2008 Posts: 949	Far too much. It'll have to be a magnum length action where your 06 is a long action. I'd look for a good used one. There are quite a few around used. Many folks think they want an H&H until they crack the first trigger pull. Once the recoil settles in their backsides, the rifle is usually for sale. I've seen many for sale used that look like they've never been fired. Depending on your local area, they can be haggled down pretty cheap. Ammo is not cheap and reloading is also not cheap. Add the recoil and it's not a desirable gun for most.

August 16, 2008, 12:35 AM	#3
realtree3d1 Junior Member Join Date: August 2, 2008 Location: yakima,washington Posts: 6	thank you for the info it shouldnt kick more than my 300 win mag should it ?

August 17, 2008, 11:31 AM	#4
publius Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2005 Location: Mississippi/Texas Posts: 2,505	Not to mention the cost associaed with the conversion, it would be a damn shame to butcher a 721. sell it and find a H&H or a better rifle for your conversion.

August 18, 2008, 09:45 AM	#7
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	Just noticed you are in yakama Wa. You have one of the best gunsmiths in the country right there. Don Manning "Shooter's Supply". Manning has built several 50 Cal rifles from scratch. He also built a Gatling Gun used to start the 4th of July Matches at Ft Lewis last year. If you contact Don, tell him I sent you, Capt Kraig Stuart, late of the Alaska National Guard Marksmanship Unit. (Tell him to send me some apples) Manning was running the Washington NG MTU while I ran Alaskas. He'll give you the straight poop on your project. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

August 18, 2008, 11:00 PM	#8
realtree3d1 Junior Member Join Date: August 2, 2008 Location: yakima,washington Posts: 6	thank you very much i will get ahold of him asap i will tell him you want apples thank you JEFF

August 20, 2008, 08:18 PM	#9
Jason280 Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2002 Location: Athens,Georgia Posts: 355	Don't do it!! Sell the 721 to me, and go buy yourself a .300 Mag...