Author Topic: Caliber conversion? (Read 887 times)

tanoose · « **on:** February 10, 2006, 10:58:01 AM »

I have a ruger M77 bolt action in 30/06 that i want to convert into a 25/06. I am thinking that all that has to be doneto make this conversion is a simplebarrel change . Am i correct or are there other things involved? Thanks Tanoose

longwalker · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2006, 12:15:17 PM »

That is about right, but keep in mind the barrel contour may be different requiring some modification to the stock. While you are at this rather involved project think about glass bedding or pillar bedding the action. If you have not done so now would be a good time to do the trigger work if needed or replace the factory trigger with an aftermarker replacement. I am assuming you will have someone do the conversion for you. Otherwise you will need Headspace Gages, an Action Wrench. A press and wood blocks to clamp the barrel. If the new barrel is in need of threads and chambering you will need a lathe, as well.

You will like the 25-06, it is an extraordinary round. I certainly like mine.

longwalker

Don Fischer · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2006, 07:38:09 PM »

Unless theres something wrong with your 30-06, why not just get a new rifle? To buy a barrel, have it chambered and fit and re-bedded into the stock, will cost damn near as much as a new rifle. I bought a Parker-Hale 1200 in 25-06 and had it re-done for my ex-wife. A 22" Shilen barrel, open up the bolt face for the 6.5x55 cartridge, re-bed the new barrelminto the origional stock, cut the stock and add a recoil pad, buy the Parker-Hale; a bit over $700.

By the time you get done you'll probally have close to or more than $300 into a barrel job on what is probally a good rifle. But you will probally like the 25-06, I like mine. Maybe I should say my son likes mine; I don't see much of it!!!!!!!!! :roll:

tanoose · « **Reply #3 on:** February 11, 2006, 06:35:27 PM »

Your right don i have been getting prices in the $700 range . I can buy a new rem 700 or ruger77 for just over $500. Does anyone know if a gunsmith can purchase a barrel from ruger as i have a friend upstate who would do the work if i could get the barrel.

kudzu · « **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2006, 10:17:13 AM »

Don, the words guns and ex-wife in the same sentence make for good reading.

Who got the gold trigger and who got the shaft?

Ron T. · « **Reply #5 on:** February 14, 2006, 09:01:18 AM »

Tanoose....

If you want fine accuracy and a low price, you might wanna check out the Savage 110's and their cousins, the 114's.

I understand that Savage 110/114 rifles are not only very accurate, but very reasonably priced... and you can inter-change the barrels to get different calibers.

In addition, I believe you can change the barrels yourself if you have the barrels plus a few simple tools available from Savage Arms. Thus, a .30/06 can quickly become a .25/06 Win., .270 Win., .280 Remington, a .338/06 or even a .35 Whelen... all of those calibers are based on the standard .30/06 case.

This gives you a tremendous range in available calibers, depending on the game you hunt plus the areas in which you will be hunting them.

Certainly, this is something to take under consideration BEFORE you invest your $$$$$. :-)

Strength & Honor...

Ron T.

Coyote Hunter · « **Reply #6 on:** February 16, 2006, 05:27:51 AM »

New Ruger rifles can be had for about $449 locally. At that kind of price I would just get a new one.

My last Ruger, a .257 Roberts made in 1989 and in new condition, cost me $400. It came with a Leupold M8-4x scope mounted in the factory rings. For Christmas I bought myself a used Remington BDL mand in 1975 and chambered for .308 Win. Cost was $330 and other than missing the rear sight (someone had removed it to mount a scope), it also was in excellent condition. Both rifles shot a one-hole group last time I was at the range. Don't overlook the used market.

tanoose · « **Reply #7 on:** February 16, 2006, 02:21:51 PM »

Do any of you guys have douglas barrels Gander Mountain will charge me $425.00 total to rebarrel my ruger 30/06 to 25/06 using a douglas premiun XX barrel #4 26"stainless. i just have to decide what rate of twist to go with. Now what would you do i gave Douglas a call and they will to the complete job for $493.00

bluebayou · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2006, 01:27:46 PM »

Pac-nor seems to have a good reputation. I was looking at having rebarrel and chambering done on this bargain 270 that I found. I think they were $430 including lapping and truing.

tanoose · « **Reply #9 on:** February 18, 2006, 02:37:32 AM »

Well i have decided not to rebarrel the 30/06 i think i will use the handi rifle for coyotes with 87 grain NBT and i'll top it with a 6x24 i have in the closet. And if i decide i want to use thje 25/06 on deer i'll go out and buy a new bolt action . Now to decide between the ruger M77 stainless for $477 or a Remington 700 for $548 . Thanks for all your replys . Later Tanoose

bladerunner · « **Reply #10 on:** February 18, 2006, 04:20:22 AM »

if you're gonna spend $548,get a Tikka........comes with a fantastic trigger,silky smooth bolt,acuracy GARUANTEE (1" @ 100 yards)and rings............I LOVE mine

P.S. I only paid $539 for mine