Rebarreling rifle

[Bowhunter46]

Currently have a 308 barrel but possibly looking at swapping to a bartlein. I’m interested in swapping calibers. I would want something that is more long range capable, and obviously it needs to suited for big game. Readily available ammunition is a must. Should I just stick with 308?

 

[khuber84]

Lots of options, stick with the parent case and go 260 or 7-08. Or step away from 308 family with 65cm. There's a lot of 6mm madness going on, 6 creed for that, 243 run to its potential has even worse barrel life than 6cm, plus lots of case length growth.

 

[HandgunHTR]

What action do you have? That will determine what your limitations are in terms of chamberings.

The easy button is the 6.5 Creedmoor.

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

Agree that 6.5 CM or 7-08 are excellent options that have equally if not slightly better long range potential with less recoil. Both are generally ubiquitous for factory ammo as well.

 

[TaperPin]

No doubt about it 6.5 creed or 7mm-08 are marginally better long range rounds for hunting, but if you love the 308 there’s nothing wrong with it either. Get one that you’re excited about.

 

[Bowhunter46]

What action do you have? That will determine what your limitations are in terms of chamberings.

The easy button is the 6.5 Creedmoor.

Remington 700 type SA

 

[BREAKCONTACT]

6mm creedmoor or if your ok with possibly having to single load, 6.5-284.

 

[Bowhunter46]

anyone have a take on the 6.5prc?

 

[BREAKCONTACT]

anyone have a take on the 6.5prc?

Uses a magnum boltface.

 

[HandgunHTR]

anyone have a take on the 6.5prc?

Yep, mag boltface and limited in the 700 SA action as it needs just a bit more space to take advantage of the heavier bullets that make it shine.

With that action and the readily ammo requirement, I will say that the 6 or 6.5 Creedmoor is where you should go if you do decide to rebarrel.