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    mens, I have 3 7mm rem mags. my least accurate, a vanguard, which is still a sub-moa rifle with heavy for caliber only handloads, is on the way to a makeover... can I re-chamber a vanguard 7mm rem mag to a 6.5-06 ? if so, are there any gunsmiths in the area that would do a good job?

    #2
    Different bolt faces.

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      #3
      264 win mag

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        #4
        264

        I like that option, too..

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          #5
          Originally posted by skeeterboud View Post
          mens, I have 3 7mm rem mags. my least accurate, a vanguard, which is still a sub-moa rifle with heavy for caliber only handloads, is on the way to a makeover... can I re-chamber a vanguard 7mm rem mag to a 6.5-06 ? if so, are there any gunsmiths in the area that would do a good job?
          Option #1 You can re-barrel and chambered it in 6.5-06 but will need a standard size (.472") bolt to replace your magnum bolt (.532") bolt. This will run into more money than it's worth.

          Option #2 would be to re-barrel to any of the standard magnums, 264 WM is one. I believe Vangard/Howas are metric so you will need to find a smith that work with them as some do not mess with them Cost will probably be $500 or so for a decent re[barrel.

          Option#3 and #4.
          Keep it as a 7mmRM or sell it and use the funds to buy another rifle of choice

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            #6
            Something else to consider:

            Match grade quality S.S. barrel blank $365
            Fit, chamber, crown onto your action $250
            True/blu-print your action (likely needs to be done) $150

            You’ll spend $765+ to change cartridges (still magnum boltface), and possibly more if you pillar & glass bed the action.

            My advice, sell the Vanguard for $399 , combine that with $765 and buy a super nice, accurate factory rifle in 6.5 whatever . Tikka or Bergara B-14 HMR would be hard to beat

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              #7
              This man has wisdom exceeding his years. 👍

              Originally posted by Cajun Blake View Post
              Something else to consider:

              Match grade quality S.S. barrel blank $365
              Fit, chamber, crown onto your action $250
              True/blu-print your action (likely needs to be done) $150

              You’ll spend $765+ to change cartridges (still magnum boltface), and possibly more if you pillar & glass bed the action.

              My advice, sell the Vanguard for $399 , combine that with $765 and buy a super nice, accurate factory rifle in 6.5 whatever . Tikka or Bergara B-14 HMR would be hard to beat

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                #8
                Originally posted by Cajun Blake View Post
                Something else to consider:



                Match grade quality S.S. barrel blank $365

                Fit, chamber, crown onto your action $250

                True/blu-print your action (likely needs to be done) $150



                You’ll spend $765+ to change cartridges (still magnum boltface), and possibly more if you pillar & glass bed the action.



                My advice, sell the Vanguard for $399 , combine that with $765 and buy a super nice, accurate factory rifle in 6.5 whatever . Tikka or Bergara B-14 HMR would be hard to beat


                Both the Tikka and Bergara will be shooters! Can’t go wrong with either of those options.


                Sierracharlie out…

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