TexasDeerHunter Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 I have a Rem 700 .223 that I use as my main deer rifle. It shoots great and has taken several deer. The problem is that I am a stickler for 22in barrels and it has a 24in. What is your opinion on me having it cut down and crowned by a professional? What are the cons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Re: Hey AJ!!! Other than my feelings towards using a .223 for deer, its not a big deal but do you really think you will notice a difference with a 22" vs a 24" barrel? I don't, but it's your gun and your decision. You will loose a few fps but not as drastic as if the gun had a larger chamber. The downside to cutting the barrel is cost and the re-blueing may not match exactly. Typically the gunsmith will use cold blue for a touchup job like that. The upside is you should get a good target crown after the pipe has been cut shorter. You can do the job yourself, its really not that hard. Just get a good hacksaw, a new fine tooth blade, some cutting oil, a crown cutter, a brass screw, and some lapping compound and you are good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasDeerHunter Posted December 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Re: Hey AJ!!! Thanks AJ, I always value your input . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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