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5.45x39mm
redhead71
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I have a Remington 700 chambered in 223, barrel is shot out needs replaced, thinking about replacing it with one in 5.45x39mm does anyone make a barrel for this?
The only reason why I am sitting on 10k rounds of 5.45x39
The only reason why I am sitting on 10k rounds of 5.45x39
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The thing to consider though, is that between the hourly rate of a competent gunsmith, and the cost of a new barrel in 5.45 X 39. It's going to cost you a bundle. Just to shoot up, mediocre quality military hardball ammo.
I would reconsider, and sell the ammo on the auction. Rather than going to all the trouble and expense. Of buying a new barrel in 5.45 X 39, and having a gunsmith fit it.
I found mention of a Lothar Walther 5.45 but do not see it on their www.
From what I found, you will have to have the bolt face opened up, the extractor adjusted or replaced, and possibly even have the firing pin protrusion increased.
Looks like a one way trip for that Remington. But you have enough ammo to wear out two or three barrels on it.
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