Question about re-barreling rifle!

[ddjchemist]

If I decide to re-barrel my rifle from regular commercial fluted barrel to a heavy barrel (gunsmith would do it), would I also have to replace the original stock if the stock is a polymer one. To be more specific, if I decide to replace the fluted 300 Win Mag barrel on my Tikka T3X with a heavy 300 Win Mag barrel, do I have to replace the rifle stock. My version of the rifle has True Timber Strata stock, and after replacing the original grip with a pistol one, I love the ergonomics of the stock and would love to keep this stock if possible. Yesterday night I calculated that, with the rate I am shooting this rifle, I will have to replace its barrel in about 12 months (will reach usual barrel life-span). Since I love heavy rifles (I do not like idea of light rifle), when the time comes I will go for a heavy barrel.

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[oneshotkyle]

Depending on how much material would be left on existing stock you could enlarge the channel to accommodate the new barrel.

 

[ddjchemist]

That is a tough one. One could easily make inlet larger, but I would be concerned about structural strength of the stock.

 

[DirectDrive]

If I decide to re-barrel my rifle from regular commercial fluted barrel to a heavy barrel (gunsmith would do it), would I also have to replace the original stock if the stock is a polymer one. To be more specific, if I decide to replace the fluted 300 Win Mag barrel on my Tikka T3X with a heavy 300 Win Mag barrel, do I have to replace the rifle stock. My version of the rifle has True Timber Strata stock, and after replacing the original grip with a pistol one, I love the ergonomics of the stock and would love to keep this stock if possible. Yesterday night I calculated that, with the rate I am shooting this rifle, I will have to replace its barrel in about 12 months (will reach usual barrel life-span). Since I love heavy rifles (I do not like idea of light rifle), when the time comes I will go for a heavy barrel.

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[Used To Hunt]

If you go from a hunting contour to a M24 or MTU than you better plan on getting a new stock. If you choose a med Palma or Rem varmint contour you better plan on getting a new stock. See what I did there

 

[ddjchemist]

It does look a new stock will also be needed. It is good to know in advance.

 

[DirectDrive]

A Bartlein #3 is as heavy as you'd want to pack around.
A rifle builder once told me that after .650 they start gettin' heavy for packin'.
Probably the best Contour Chart...

Contour Info | Bartlein Barrels

bartleinbarrels.com

 

[Used To Hunt]

A Bartlein #3 is as heavy as you'd want to pack around.
A rifle builder once told me that after .650 they start gettin' heavy for packin'.
Probably the best Contour Chart...

Contour Info | Bartlein Barrels

bartleinbarrels.com

I agree with keeping hunting rifles light unless you train for hunting season like an athlete does for sports. Even then a lighter load makes life much better.

If it's a truck to bench rifle make it heavy. Large barrels are stiffer, recoil less and take longer to heat up.

 

[ddjchemist]

Since the rifle won't be used for hunting, heavier is better for me.

 

[Otter]

Depending on how heavy of a barrel you put on there, and how long it is, you may want a much heavier stock to balance the rifle.

 

[ddjchemist]

At this point, I am assuming a new stock will be needed with a heavy barrel.

 

[Steel Head]

If the sides of the forend get too thin it gets prone to cracking and flexing a good bit more.
It not hard to open up a barrel channel with a dowel and sandpaper if it has enough meat.

 

[DirectDrive]

I'm in a similar dilemma with a M700 barreled action currently en route (USPS) to me.
It has a Bartlein #3 on it and hopes were to put it in a new OEM CDL stock.
If that's a no-go then an H-S Precision stock with proper barrel channel will be ordered.

 

[ddjchemist]

I'm in a similar dilemma with a M700 barreled action currently en route (USPS) to me.
It has a Bartlein #3 on it and hopes were to put it in a new OEM CDL stock.
If that's a no-go then an H-S Precision stock with proper barrel channel will be ordered.

Sounds exciting. I wish you all the best with your new set-up.