Hibs
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I've got an older (mid 70s) Remington model 700 in 6mm that I inherited from my Godfather. It was used as a ranch rifle to dispatch many coyotes and deer. I've used it for the same in the 10 years I've owned it. It has seen better days though. The bluing on the barrel has worn off and there is pitting on the exterior surface of the barrel and the bolt. The wood stock is in mostly good condition. The gun still functions perfect and shoots accurately. Though I've been pondering the idea of maybe "restoring" the gun to new or better then new condition. I'm open to doing upgrades.
Not entirely sure what purpose this gun will serve for me. Most likely will be a deer rifle, though I am planning to try and use my AR15 for that this year. One thing about the caliber, I don't plan on reloading any time soon and 6mm is hard to find in factory loads. Is it even possible to re-caliber a rifle like this? Maybe to a .243?
What are some of my options? What are your recommendations?
In my head I think that a new barrel and new bolt can be installed, maybe refinish the wood stock and have it in OEM condition. Then throw a nicer scope on it and call it a day. Would this even be cost effective or am I better off just using this as is and saving my money for other things? The fact that I did inherit this makes me not want to get rid of the rifle.
Not entirely sure what purpose this gun will serve for me. Most likely will be a deer rifle, though I am planning to try and use my AR15 for that this year. One thing about the caliber, I don't plan on reloading any time soon and 6mm is hard to find in factory loads. Is it even possible to re-caliber a rifle like this? Maybe to a .243?
What are some of my options? What are your recommendations?
In my head I think that a new barrel and new bolt can be installed, maybe refinish the wood stock and have it in OEM condition. Then throw a nicer scope on it and call it a day. Would this even be cost effective or am I better off just using this as is and saving my money for other things? The fact that I did inherit this makes me not want to get rid of the rifle.