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Have a 264 wm that seems to be about shot out. Love the rifle, so am considering a re-barrel, or possibly a rebore to 30 caliber. My question is, which would you do? Is a used up 264 barrel, a viable candidate for a rebore? And is a rebored barrel just as good as a new one? Also wondering about I cured costs. Thanks for any input.
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If you love the rifle more, then rebore. If you love the cartridge more, then rebarrel.
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I have a rebored Marlin that shoots better than it did when it was new. As far as the 264, it would probably depend on if the barrel is thick enough for your new rebore. I would talk to JES...35caliber.com
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A rebore is an easy way for me to use the current barrel and try out a cartridge. So far they have been pretty accurate as well. I have had a 35 Newton, 375 Improved and a 9.3x62 done as well. I plan to do 338-06 next. For 225 bucks it's hard to go wrong with a rebore if you like everything about the rifle and wanna keep it looking original.
Going from 264 to 30 caliber won't be a job JES does and may cost a bit more from the other folks that will cut to that diameter. I am betting it is still less money than a rebarrel. Worst case in my head is if the rebore stinks and absolutely doesn't shoot you are out 225 bucks. Most of the time though, with enough shooting they smooth out well and are very decent shooting rifles.
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I have a rebored Marlin that shoots better than it did when it was new. As far as the 264, it would probably depend on if the barrel is thick enough for your new rebore. I would talk to JES...35caliber.com This! Unless you really want another .264 WM, then rebarrel.
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myself i would rebarrel with a good match grade barrel . 264 WM. is a great cartridge , good barrels today are better barrels than the past days barrels . i would only use 2 brand barrels either a Krieger or Brux barrel . do you need a extremely good machinist who does put barrels on he`s not cheap and is dang fussy but one of the best in America who has had his rifles win National titles. Pete53
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Though you haven't bothered to say what this rifle is, if you re-bore or re-barrel, the rifle's resale value will be diminished. Financially better to pass it on and buy a new one.
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i have a pre-64 model 70 that was a magnum , i rebarreled the rifle to a 257 Weatherby Mag. its a great shooting rifle and still glad i did that. i have been offered a lot of money for this rifle too.
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Set her back a turn with a fresh throat and you might find some life. Rebore from 264 to 338 might be nice and I’m pretty sure Jes does 338.
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If you really like the rifle because of the current cartridge it shoots, you might be really disappointed if you don't re-barrel. Going to a well-known barrel maker will almost guarantee you that your new barrel will be a great shooter. Got a friend in Eastern WA who loves his 264-mag, and has killed a truck-load of mulies with it. (Because it's barrel life is pretty limited, he uses it strictly for hunting and very minor target work to keep the round-count down)
Have a great weekend!!
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I have one re bore, never again....never. I have a teslong bore scope.
ON a budget, Wilson barrels are great! Shaw has done two for me with excellent hunting accuracy(3/4").
264 WM are rough on barrels(600-800) unless you use H1000 or N160(Heat Index).
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JESS Rebore did a 30/06 1885 Highwall to 35 Whelen. I could not be more pleased. Shoots great 1/2 MOA or less depending on the load. The rebore allowed me to use the original octagon barrel
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JESS Rebore did a 30/06 1885 Highwall to 35 Whelen. I could not be more pleased. Shoots great 1/2 MOA or less depending on the load. The rebore allowed me to use the original octagon barrel
Perfect example where a re bore is very, very useful.
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I have one re bore, never again....never. I have a teslong bore scope.
ON a budget, Wilson barrels are great! Shaw has done two for me with excellent hunting accuracy(3/4").
264 WM are rough on barrels(600-800) unless you use H1000 or N160(Heat Index).
How does it shoot?
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How does is copper foul is a more appropriate question...
How many rounds inbetween a de copper is to the point
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I see a 358 Norma Mag in your future…
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