You really have three options,
Option one: Pick up a take off barrel and have it switched. I have done many and have only found one that didn’t head space properly (a old Remington 600 with a brand new production Remington 700 barrel). Just a quick barrel swap cost around a hundred bucks. One thing you need to keep in mind is the writing on the new barrel may not be in the proper position, easy fix but will cost a little more.
Option number two: Get a aftermarket barrel put on. The last time I talked to Ron Smith ( about a month ago) he quoted me $650 installed, that was chambered, installed, what ever length and contour I wanted. That was for a CFR Winchester. Could be cheaper for a Remington 700? If you want a bead blast finish that would be extra or you could do it your self.
Option three: sell that one and buy a 25-06.
PS: there is a stainless Remington 700 barrel on CGN for $75.00 right now. I was going to buy it just to have it as I don’t even own a Remington that it would fit at the moment. Lol
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