dscottdennison
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Hello all. I have been visiting for a while and finally decided to create an account. This is my first post. Also, I couldn't decide whether to post this here or in the classifieds section, as it doesn't really fall perfectly into either section, so I apologize if this needs to be moved.
Anyway, I am trying to weigh my options for chambering and installing a new barrel (Rem. 700) that I will be chambering for 300WSM from a new obermeyer blank. I have come up with some bright ideas for economical ways to do this.
A) Would anyone be interested in buying my 1 time used PTG reamers and gauges if I decide to buy them new and sell afterward since I will not be doing this on a regular basis? I was thinking a $50 discount or so from original price. I would rent, but I have heard this is kind of a pain and I have figured would cost about $75 anyway.
B) Would anyone be interested in a trade for the work for some of the original parts that came off of the rifle? I bought the rifle to only use the receiver. I have the bolt (.223 face), barrel chambered in 17 fireball, and factory crappy plastic stock. I will also just sell these items outright for anyone interested.
C) Can anyone point me to a good gunsmith in the Louisville area to just do it for me if/when all else fails? Depending on whether or not I can get into the machine shop where I would do everything short of chambering, I could need anything from just chambering all the way to threading, counter boring, etc. My chances are iffy of being able to get into that shop to do the work myself, so most likely it would be an entire job. This is obviously the most expensive option.
Any other bright ideas are welcome as well... I am just trying to plan everything out for this ongoing project. I am sure all of you can relate.
Anyway, I am trying to weigh my options for chambering and installing a new barrel (Rem. 700) that I will be chambering for 300WSM from a new obermeyer blank. I have come up with some bright ideas for economical ways to do this.
A) Would anyone be interested in buying my 1 time used PTG reamers and gauges if I decide to buy them new and sell afterward since I will not be doing this on a regular basis? I was thinking a $50 discount or so from original price. I would rent, but I have heard this is kind of a pain and I have figured would cost about $75 anyway.
B) Would anyone be interested in a trade for the work for some of the original parts that came off of the rifle? I bought the rifle to only use the receiver. I have the bolt (.223 face), barrel chambered in 17 fireball, and factory crappy plastic stock. I will also just sell these items outright for anyone interested.
C) Can anyone point me to a good gunsmith in the Louisville area to just do it for me if/when all else fails? Depending on whether or not I can get into the machine shop where I would do everything short of chambering, I could need anything from just chambering all the way to threading, counter boring, etc. My chances are iffy of being able to get into that shop to do the work myself, so most likely it would be an entire job. This is obviously the most expensive option.
Any other bright ideas are welcome as well... I am just trying to plan everything out for this ongoing project. I am sure all of you can relate.