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Post by bigbuckdwn on Jun 22, 2015 13:29:06 GMT -5
Does anyone make barrels to fit a Rem 700 ML Black Powder, 2004 vintage? Mine has the 209 primer upgrade installed. I would also consider a Factory take off in like new condition. I appreciate any help steering me in the right direction. Thanks in advance!
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Post by jims on Jun 22, 2015 20:10:29 GMT -5
In the smokeless section or the buy/sell you should be able to get a take off. A fair number were modified to go smokeless with new barrels so the .50s should be around at relatively modest prices. Just make sure they are not corroded or bulged.
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Post by a1smokepole on Jun 22, 2015 21:20:16 GMT -5
you will also have to time the replacement factory barrel for the sights to work wright. you will need a gun smith or machinist.
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Post by usmcssgt on Jun 23, 2015 6:49:49 GMT -5
I replaced mine with one I bought from one of the smokeless builders. Timing it did require a lathe (good to have machinist friends). Just screwing the barrel in, the sights came to about the 4 o-clock position. Slight trimming on the lathe brought to the 12 o-clock. Shoots great!
Numrich used to have the blued barrel (including action) on their site for sale.
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Post by bigbuckdwn on Jun 23, 2015 12:26:17 GMT -5
Thanks gentlemen. Wish I had a lathe. I have the next best thing which is a friend/gunsmith close by with a lathe. I will be checking for a take off barrel.
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Post by ratsnakeboogy on Jun 23, 2015 13:04:48 GMT -5
Sometimes you get lucky with them and they line up.
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Post by rjhans53 on Jun 23, 2015 19:39:46 GMT -5
or if you use a scope it doesn't matter the sights line up, just take off the sights and plug up the holes
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Post by bigbuckdwn on Jun 23, 2015 20:24:57 GMT -5
I do use a scope, but on my barrel there is also a spring for the purpose of retaining the ramrod. So that needs to be properly aligned also. Beside which, I am anal about my rifles, screw plugs sitting sideways on the barrel would not be acceptable  Thanks for the reply. |
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Post by rossman40 on Jun 24, 2015 12:44:32 GMT -5
I have a blue .50 that I think has never been fired. I was going to stick it on Ebay. I would think about going to a custom aftermarket .45 instead.
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Post by 10ga on Jun 24, 2015 16:07:00 GMT -5
When Greg rebarreled one of my 700ML he installed a new recoil lug and just milled/machined the lug thickness to allow the sights to align correctly. That should be much easier than working on the barrel. $.02 10 ga
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Post by ported45 on Jul 8, 2015 12:15:37 GMT -5
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Thanks for the reply.
