Remington Pre-Fit Barrels

[CCarryG23]

Internally they are threaded for the Remington Barrel Shanks (1.055X16) versus the Savage Barrel Shank (1.055X20).

Jim,

Just checking a technical detail here.  Isn't the Remington 700 action a 1.0625x16 thread?  Sorry, I am relative newbie but am very interested in this project and just want to make sure I get things right in my head before I start my spending spree. :-)

THANKS!

[Hammer]

Sorry, I am relative newbie but am very interested in this project and just want to make sure I get things right in my head before I start my spending spree. :-)

No, no, no !

Spend first.  Figure it out later.  Believe me.  I have much experience in this philosophy.  Ask any one.

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[CCarryG23]

No, no, no !

Spend first.  Figure it out later.  Believe me.  I have much experience in this philosophy.  Ask any one.

Well that has been my usual method, I just thought I would try something different this time. 

Ok, now I am going to ask what is probably a really stupid question so please treat me gently.    I have done a fair number of Savage builds and very comfortable with them but I am totally clueless on Remy and Win70.   So,

Am I correct that both the Winchester Model 70 and the Remington 700 both use the same 1.0625x16 thread?

If that is correct, would these barrels and barrel nut not work equally well on the Model 70?

Like I said, probably stupid question and may have already been asked in this thread as I have not gone back and looked again before posting this as I should have. 

Specifically I am considering two possible builds around this configuration at this time.  A Remington 700 action and an FN SBR DBM (essentially a pre-64 model 70?).

Ok, one last question from the idiot box.  If all of that craziness is true, what other specific model actions use that same thread and might also be applicable.

.....remember, be gentle to the new guy. :

[Northlander]

CCarryG23,
The Remington Pre-Fit Barrels that I will be offering will be sized for the correct fit to a Remington Action. I used the general term earlier that both the Savage and the Remington Barrels were of the 1.055 shank size. The actual size is much closer to 1.060. The actual size for both the Remington and the Savage Barrels is determined by the manufacturer and not by me. I merely used that to show the similarity.

Trying to talk a Quality Barrel Maker into offering the Remington Barrels as a Pre-Fit Package requires a serious commitment in quantity on my part to obtain the price point that I am offering. I have opted to offer the Remington 700 Barrel Package because of the number of Remington 700 Actions already in the consumers hands. I feel that being able to offer this Pre-Fit Package Barrel System (requires my Barrel Nut) will allow the Remington 700 owners to have the flexability of a Switch Barrel Rifle for a lot less cost than what is currently available.

The Winchester Model 70 Rifles were looked at as well, I need to get this up and running before I can jump into another offering. I have not researched it fully with the Model 70 yet but some Model 70 Barrels are fitted with additional machining for the extractor claw. I have a Model 70 in the Laredo LRH. This Barrel has a sizable radius machined into the first 3/8" of the barrel for just such a Claw Extractor. Little things like this will require a much closer look before I am able to offer any Pre-Fit Barrels for the Model 70 Actions.

Jim Briggs
NSS

[CCarryG23]

CCarryG23,
The Remington Pre-Fit Barrels that I will be offering will be sized for the correct fit to a Remington Action. I used the general term earlier that both the Savage and the Remington Barrels were of the 1.055 shank size. The actual size is much closer to 1.060. The actual size for both the Remington and the Savage Barrels is determined by the manufacturer and not by me. I merely used that to show the similarity.

Trying to talk a Quality Barrel Maker into offering the Remington Barrels as a Pre-Fit Package requires a serious commitment in quantity on my part to obtain the price point that I am offering. I have opted to offer the Remington 700 Barrel Package because of the number of Remington 700 Actions already in the consumers hands. I feel that being able to offer this Pre-Fit Package Barrel System (requires my Barrel Nut) will allow the Remington 700 owners to have the flexability of a Switch Barrel Rifle for a lot less cost than what is currently available.

The Winchester Model 70 Rifles were looked at as well, I need to get this up and running before I can jump into another offering. I have not researched it fully with the Model 70 yet but some Model 70 Barrels are fitted with additional machining for the extractor claw. I have a Model 70 in the Laredo LRH. This Barrel has a sizable radius machined into the first 3/8" of the barrel for just such a Claw Extractor. Little things like this will require a much closer look before I am able to offer any Pre-Fit Barrels for the Model 70 Actions.

Jim Briggs
NSS

Thanks Jim!

I had thought that might be the case on the shank size but since I am really just learning the details on the Remington I wanted to double check with you guys that know much more.

I understand completely what you are saying on the purchase commitments, offerings, etc.  I'm in business for myself as well.  It was really a learning and academic question more than anything else and I see now what you mean about possible differences in extractors, etc. mandating different characteristics of the barrels and so forth.  I will stick with the Remington for now and hopefully be ready to go on this project before you have them in stock.  You should expect a call as soon as I can get ready! 

Thank you again for the response and great information!

[memilanuk]

Mmmm... I'm thinking 20" 1-11 or 1-12 tw .308 Win med. varmint contour plus a brake to screw on my Stiller TAC30 action would be pretty slick...

Got a couple tac matches that the rules/classes are heavily skewed towards .308 (figgers, right after I sold my .308 barrel and got a 6x47L tube on their now).  Being able to keep a spare .308 barrel around to wrench on as needed would be kinda nice.

Got another iron (or two) in the fire first, but I'm definitely interested.

[Senderofan]

Jim:

I'd be looking for a 28" Remington varmint contour in 280 Remington Improved...closer to next spring.  Sounds like an amazing "Package" you've put together!!

Hope this is a HUGE success for you,

Wayne

[okie2]

Here is what a Remington looks like with a barrel nut.
This is a nut from Pac-nor on a remington 700. for my Remington 243, 30-06, 7mm mag
I have 12 different caliber barrels to switch on them now/

[Senderofan]

okie2:

Do you use the same tools for your Remmy as you would for the Savage?  I'm thinking of the barrel nut wrench and the action wrench.

Thanks for the picture...nice rig BTW..A.I. stock?

Wayne

[Northlander]

Senderofan,
The Rem-Age Barrels and Rem-Age Barrel Nuts that I am using are are all sized to work with the Savage Barrel Nut Wrenches. I did it this way to avoid customers having to locate any "special" wrenches to be able to do this conversion. The Wheeler Engineering Action Wrench that fits the Savage Actions also fits the Remington Actions. This is why I decided to offer the Rem-Age Barrels with this Barrel Nut configuration.

Jim Briggs
NSS

[okie2]

okie2:

Do you use the same tools for your Remmy as you would for the Savage?  I'm thinking of the barrel nut wrench and the action wrench.

Thanks for the picture...nice rig BTW..A.I. stock?

Wayne

YES SAME NUT WRENCH BUT I JUST USE 2 WOOD BLOCKS IN A VICE FOR THE ACTION OR THE BARREL.
THIS WAY YOU LEAVE NO MARKS ON ANYTHING.
JIM DESERVES A GREAT BIG PAT ON THE BACK FOR DOING THIS PROJECT HE'S DOING FOR ALL OF US

[tang419]

What options will you have in .308 ?  I wouldn't mind a 20", 1 in 10 twist in a heavy, straight taper.

[Senderofan]

Jim:

What an amazing option for those of us that own Remmy's as well as Savage!!!  Thank you, Sir, for your innovation and looking after the needs / wants of your customers.

Okie2:

Thanks for the picture and the info.  You have a nice rig there!

Wayne

[Northlander]

tang419,
I can get you whatever barrel configuration you are after. I would not have any issue in getting you the 20" Cylinder Barrel you are asking about.

Jim Briggs
NSS

[tang419]

What are the price ranges ?

Also, Im not looking for a cylinder barrel. I want it to taper off to 1" or .930 atleast.