Author Topic: Remington 760 Barrel Swap (Read 1267 times)

Phil · « **on:** December 26, 2004, 12:44:18 PM »

I tried this on the pump rifle forum to no avail. Is it possible to simply remove the barrel on a 760 or 7600 & put a barrel for another cartridge on? Of course a new clip would be needed to go from long to short. Thanks...Phil

gunnut69 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 27, 2004, 08:57:11 AM »

I am uncertain. I can see no reason this would not work. Of course being a pessimist I would check the headspace! Still I don't see any problems.. As an aside the heaadspace on these is easiest to check with the barrel and the bolt head out of the receiver. I will check a bit more about parts interchangeability and let you know if I find a problem.

Phil · « **Reply #2 on:** December 27, 2004, 11:30:30 AM »

I look forward to any and all help on this matter.Phil

260 AAR · « **Reply #3 on:** January 12, 2005, 09:10:27 AM »

Dear Phil,
I recently did a second barrel for a customer. He has a 760 with a 30-06 barrel and wanted something heavier for elk[?] so I had a second barrel rebored/rifled and made him a 338-06. Easy to swap and it works fine. Just a thought.
Aloha, Mark[in Or]

gunnut69 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2005, 06:58:15 PM »

260AAR- have you ever removed the barrel extension from a barrel and installed a completely different barrel?

Phil · « **Reply #5 on:** January 19, 2005, 11:36:13 AM »

Thanks Mark...Phil(OR)