Mattval
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Can you Rebarrel a Ruger American for another caliber?
I was thinking to rebarrel a long action to 284 Win.
I was thinking to rebarrel a long action to 284 Win.
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Ruger American Rebarrel
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trial&error
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from what little I have searched. You can change the barrel $420 dollars for a prefit barrel. google is your friend.
Robust Redhorse
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I think the Ruger American is the best of the American bolt-actions that can be purchased for less than $400, but if you are considering rebarreling, I wouldn't bother for anything less than a "standard" U.S. made bolt action rifle.
Ruger M77 or Hawkeye
Remington 700
Winchester Model 70, etc.
If you absolutely love your American, then go for it, but I don't think it will ever be worth what you would have invested in it.
Ruger M77 or Hawkeye
Remington 700
Winchester Model 70, etc.
If you absolutely love your American, then go for it, but I don't think it will ever be worth what you would have invested in it.
Mattval
Senior Member
The reason is that I am wanting some of the odd ball cartridges like 284 Win, 35 Whelen, 6mm Rem, 257 Roberts. You know, the cool stuff.
weagle
Senior Member
I'm all about the cool stuff. I don't think a Ruger American would be the way to go if you want a cool rifle.
For 35 cal like a whelen or .358 win find a suitable donor and send it Jess to be rebored. $250 is a real deal.
6mm find an old remington 722, they are pretty affordable
.284 win, Rebarrel a 700 or 70
.257 roberts, rebarrel an interarms Mark X or similar commercial mauser.
For 35 cal like a whelen or .358 win find a suitable donor and send it Jess to be rebored. $250 is a real deal.
6mm find an old remington 722, they are pretty affordable
.284 win, Rebarrel a 700 or 70
.257 roberts, rebarrel an interarms Mark X or similar commercial mauser.
