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Old 06-07-2024, 10:01 AM
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I have inherited a Winchester model 70? 30-06 from my father in law and I really want to turn it into a flat shooting WT gun. I have a 7mm already and just dont love 30-06 guns. Just curious what everyone's thoughts are? Costs? I think new barrel will be $600 (guy in Red Deer?) but what about gunsmith charges? Thanks all.
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Old 06-07-2024, 10:53 AM
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Barrel $550
Gunsmith $550-$600
Cerakoting $250-$300
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Old 06-07-2024, 11:51 AM
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I have inherited a Winchester model 70? 30-06 from my father in law and I really want to turn it into a flat shooting WT gun. I have a 7mm already and just dont love 30-06 guns. Just curious what everyone's thoughts are? Costs? I think new barrel will be $600 (guy in Red Deer?) but what about gunsmith charges? Thanks all.
If it's a pre 64 and barrel in good shape leave it alone or sell it to me. Does it take a stripper clip? Some early ones did.
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Old 06-08-2024, 09:37 PM
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What’s the difference between a 6.5-06 and a 6.5-270?
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Old 06-08-2024, 11:40 PM
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What’s the difference between a 6.5-06 and a 6.5-270?

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Old 06-09-2024, 07:19 AM
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Just rebarrel it to a 270
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Old 06-09-2024, 07:44 AM
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If it's a pre 64 and barrel in good shape leave it alone or sell it to me. Does it take a stripper clip? Some early ones did.
I have a Pre 64 3006 I will sell you if you are looking fr one.
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Old 06-09-2024, 09:02 AM
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My flat shooting WT rifle’s are chambered in 25-06 Rem.
One shines with 100gr Sierras and the other likes to be fed 110 - 120gr deer droppers.
I never considered a 6.5- 25/06 though
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Just rebarrel it to a 270
This, or leave it just as it is and enjoy.
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Old 06-12-2024, 07:41 PM
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The neck on a 270 is longer than on a 30-06. 25-06 is same neck length or overall length as a 30-06
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Old 06-12-2024, 08:22 PM
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Nothing that a pinch of cream of wheat can't fix ....
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Old 06-13-2024, 06:38 PM
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Or a 6.5 x 280 AI for a bit more speed.
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