Remington Model 7

gunhunter16

I have a Remington modle 7 with a laminated stock chambered in 7mm-08. I mounted a weaver classic 3-10x40 scope on it using leupold rings and single piece base. My question involves the barrel. This rifle is very enjoyable to carry in the woods and is accurate. The problem is the barrel heats up and I have to let it cool after a string of 3 shots. I would like to be able to shoot this rifle more often. I would like to have the rifle re-barrelled and have been thinking of a fluted barrel. Could anyone offer any advice whether this is a good idea or any suggestions as to what kind of barrel I should look at. What rate of twist? I reload for this caliber and use 140gr bullets. Should I stay with a standard 1 in 10?

gunhunter16

Remington made a model 7 LS .260 with a 20" barrel and open sights. Unable to find one. Does anyone know if the Model 7 youth synthetic stock, that also has open sights, the same length from butt to trigger, or is it shortened?

gunhunter16

Anybody know how many 6mm were mfg.? To and from dates would be helpful as well.

gunhunter16

Can anybody tell me about what a Remington Model 7 SS/SYN 7MM-08 in excellent condition with a trigger job done on it and a crowned barrel ? Thanks,gunhunter16

tsr1965

Hello gunhunter16,

Welcome to our forums here on Gunbroker.

While condition is everything, the rifle is still used, and being as such, you are talking about $400.00-500.00 on the used market.

Best

EDIT 1:

I agree...why would the crown be touched? About the only thing the rifle needs is to be pillar bedded, which is no biggie. Unless the crown was damaged. The trigger is very adjustable, and can be manipulated to any poundage one wishes...even under 3#...neither the trigger job or barrel crown are added value.

wpage

The Rem model 7 in that caliber is a good gun. In excellent condition could range more dependent on retail or wholesale buyer. Agree with prior posters baseline pricing.

oneoldsap

I'd be wondering why the barrel was recrowned and it is now for sale . A trigger job on a model 7 puzzles me too ! I have adjusted many of them and when done properly they are the equal of aftermarket hunting triggers. Granted you can't take them under 3# , but why would anyone want to . I would take it to a gunsmith for an inspection before I bought it , and I wouldn't pay over $500.00 for it in today's economy . That being said , I have the exact same rifle that shoots sub MOA with just the trigger adjustment . I't kills Deer like a bolt from above, love it and so will my Grandsons !

hadjii

As to why the trigger job was done and the muzzle re-crowned? Perhaps just one persons obsession with attempting to get the most out of the rifle that he/she thinks she wants. I basically did the same thing with a Ruger 77 Hawkeye. I had the muzzle re-crowned, which I'm sure didn't really help, but it made me feel better knowing I had it done. Also had the trigger replaced, which definitely did help. I bought a Ruger 300 RCM, which I'm having the trigger replaced, but no muzzle crown this time. Of course, this time the rifle will probably actually need it, and it won't get done. Shute, some people buy a new rifle, and then replace the whole barrel right away. Who's to say why we do some of the things we do, we just do them.