6.5 PRC and 300 PRC advice

[raphaelbittar]

I'm looking to get a savage 110 long range in 300prc. My question is

Can I change the barrel for a 6.5prc barrel?

Or would I need to get a 6.5prc gun in order to be able to change it to 300prc?

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[cameron25]

I dont understand your question fully, those are both based off the 375 h&h case but have different action lengths. Why don't you just buy the one you want?

 

[raphaelbittar]

I want both rounds but don't wanna buy 2 guns. Both rounds share the same face diameter so would it be possible to interchange barrels to have 1 gun and 2 barrels I can swap between depending on my needs

 

[cameron25]

Pretty sure thats not gonna work with just swapping the barrel back and forth. I dont even think it will work with 2 complete barreled actions and a chassis since they're different lengths. I have both, id keep my 300 if i only had one. Why not just choose one?

This idea would only work and maintain accuracy in my mind if you had two or more barreled actions and never removed their scopes, and they shared a chassis instead of a stock. But they all have to be the same chassis inlet and action length unless im mistaken

 

[raphaelbittar]

I think you're right, I was just curious. I'll probably go ahead and pick the the 300

 

[tomcat]

I have both the 300prc and 6.5 prc use the same bolt face you will need the 300 long action To shoot the 300 but can still use the long action for the 6.5

 

[raphaelbittar]

I have both the 300prc and 6.5 prc use the same bolt face you will need the 300 long action To shoot the 300 but can still use the long action for the 6.5

Oh hell yeah! What's needed in order to other than different barrel?

 

[P7M13]

I dont understand your question fully, those are both based off the 375 Ruger case but have different action lengths. Why don't you just buy the one you want?

FIFY

 

[tomcat]

Oh hell yeah! What's needed in order to other than different barrel?

You will need go and no go gauges for the 300 and 6.5 and the barrel wrench that's all

 

[Hooyah DeepSea]

And that is 'IF' you can get the barrel. I had planned on a similar set up with a Mossberg, swapping barrels between .308 and .243. It made sense to me, same bolt face, same action length, same headspace; but, Mossberg would not sell me another barrel! And If I tried to go through a gunsmith, Mossberg wanted the 'bad' barrel back, in order to send a new barrel.
So, you'd better make sure you can get the pieces / parts before making the investment.

 

[Stomper]

And that is 'IF' you can get the barrel. I had planned on a similar set up with a Mossberg, swapping barrels between .308 and .243. It made sense to me, same bolt face, same action length, same headspace; but, Mossberg would not sell me another barrel! And If I tried to go through a gunsmith, Mossberg wanted the 'bad' barrel back, in order to send a new barrel.
So, you'd better make sure you can get the pieces / parts before making the investment.

That's what you call, "product liability".

 

[TTSX]

And that is 'IF' you can get the barrel. I had planned on a similar set up with a Mossberg, swapping barrels between .308 and .243. It made sense to me, same bolt face, same action length, same headspace; but, Mossberg would not sell me another barrel! And If I tried to go through a gunsmith, Mossberg wanted the 'bad' barrel back, in order to send a new barrel.
So, you'd better make sure you can get the pieces / parts before making the investment.

That's why you buy Savage. Everyone and their dog makes aftermarket barrels for them.

 

[Hooyah DeepSea]

Well, guess I've been schooled !!!

But; it's still a good idea to do your homework before diving into a project.

 

[Nosferatu]

Have you priced out a barrel, barrel nut wrench and headspace gauges yet? You might find you're only a couple hundred off from buying a whole 2nd rifle. While not more frugal, it's a metric buttload more practical.

 

[raphaelbittar]

Have you priced out a barrel, barrel nut wrench and headspace gauges yet? You might find you're only a couple hundred off from buying a whole 2nd rifle. While not more frugal, it's a metric buttload more practical.

I understand that it would cost just as much to get a 2nd rifle but right now I have have the money for one and was trying to get around having to wait and get a permit to purchase