Gunsmithing New barrel for 7mm08

[GLB]

I have a remington 700 in 7mm08 that I would like to replace the barrel. This is a stock hunting rifle with a 20" barrel. What are the best options to get a good accurate(1" or less @ 100 yards) sporter weight 20" barrel. Winter is here in Alaska and time to get my gun projects done.

Thanks
Greg

 

[Sid Post]

Re: New barrel for 7mm08

What is your budget for the rebarrel job? The top makers all produce good barrels though, a cheaper aftermarket barrel would probably meet your request.

 

[GLB]

Re: New barrel for 7mm08

I don't have a budget in mind just looking for a reasonable after market barrel.

 

[Beef_Supreme]

Re: New barrel for 7mm08

Is there anything wrong with the barrel you have on it? Or are you just wanting a project and the potential for a better barrel?
I leave barrel brand up to customers, and when they want top of the line I start telling them to check out Krieger, Bartlein and Brux. For a good button barrel, on a hunting rifle with requirements like you are speaking of I tend to steer them to ER Shaw. When it comes to a great hunting barrel that has good to great accuracy potential especially for a hunting rifle that has lost it's edge, they work well and are completely affordable.
Montana Rifleman also makes an excellent hunting barrel, I just bought some blanks and an AR barrel from them and they are spot on.

 

[Oregonmuley]

Re: New barrel for 7mm08

check out Bugholes here in the Classifieds - he as Brux barrels, a #3 contour is maybe a little heavy but a heck of a good barrel for a 7mm-08 and should work out fine. Brux makes a heck of a barrel.

 

[GLB]

Re: New barrel for 7mm08

Thanks for the replies. I will look into the recommendations.