J jrs66vette Sergeant Full Member Minuteman Nov 16, 2008 132 0 Kalifornia Feb 26, 2009 #1 Feb 26, 2009 #1 I've got a used 5r barrel, want to rechamber to 300 WM then put on my 700 Mag LA action. Also have a HS stock for it. Hoping it will handle 1500 yds. with 208 Amax. What do ya think??
I've got a used 5r barrel, want to rechamber to 300 WM then put on my 700 Mag LA action. Also have a HS stock for it. Hoping it will handle 1500 yds. with 208 Amax. What do ya think??
F FCS Gunny Sergeant Commercial Supporter Full Member Minuteman Jun 3, 2005 2,365 668 ABQ, NM Feb 26, 2009 #2 Feb 26, 2009 #2 Re: 5r barrel rechambered to 300 WM 11.25 will work (factory 5R twist rate), 10 twist would be better.
Re: 5r barrel rechambered to 300 WM 11.25 will work (factory 5R twist rate), 10 twist would be better.
GasLight That Guy Banned ! Full Member Minuteman May 2, 2008 1,962 13 Bozeman, MT www.thevaultgunandloan.com Feb 26, 2009 #3 Feb 26, 2009 #3 Re: 5r barrel rechambered to 300 WM That seems like a cool idea. I would try the 190 SMK too. I think it has the nuts to get to 1500, and might like the slower twist better than the 208. Dave
Re: 5r barrel rechambered to 300 WM That seems like a cool idea. I would try the 190 SMK too. I think it has the nuts to get to 1500, and might like the slower twist better than the 208. Dave