Gunsmithing Changing barrel on a 700 PSS

[skinnypitt]

I would like to have my old Remington 700 PSS re-barreled and trued to use it for F-TR class competitions (as well as maybe some tactical matches).
I would like to know if anyone is familiar enough with this stock to know if a 700 PSS stock will support the #10 MTU or #14 Palma from Kreiger. Also, any suggestions on length?

 

[MAGUA]

Re: Changing barrel on a 700 PSS

You will have to open up the barrel channel for the larger contour barrel...very easy to do just take a deep socket with sand paper and sand away.

 

[SDWhirlwind]

Re: Changing barrel on a 700 PSS

My 6BR pdog rig is built on a PSS stock. It has a Krieger HV @ 26". As stated above you need to sand the barrel channel to fit whatever barrel profile you choose but it takes the HV with no issues.

 

[tpryder]

Re: Changing barrel on a 700 PSS

You will need to inlet the stock for the larger barrel diameter. Take a look at these: www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=6796/Product/BARREL_BEDDING_TOOL. They do more cutting, scraping than sanding and will make a slow job quicker. I have a set that I have used. I have a Rem700 in .308 and my barrel is 20 inches. My average velocity using 168 gr. FGMM is 2621 FPS and that is with 5-shot strings.

 

[vman]

Re: Changing barrel on a 700 PSS

Interesting little tool ive never seen one before.

 

[skinnypitt]

Re: Changing barrel on a 700 PSS

Im sort of thinking that I need at least 26 inches if i want to compete at 1000yds for F-class...I guess I need to figure out what kind of velocity increase I can get per inch to see where the extra barrel starts to be less of an advantage.

 

[shoot4fun]

Re: Changing barrel on a 700 PSS

The Brownell's inletting tools are great. They will definitely remove material faster than sand paper. Sandpaper should be used in the final steps. It is even better if you have a bud with a mill. Set up takes a while but it beats hell out of even more time sanding.

 

[jonbearman]

Re: Changing barrel on a 700 PSS

I have two of the gunline tools and worth every penny and the job is alot less tedious and does a nice smooth job and the cutters are replaceable.Snading will take too long.You can finish with sanding but the tool is the way to go.