I have a Remington 700 VTR in .204 Ruger. It shoots nice, but I really don't like the triangular barrel with the muzzle-break in it. (Shooting in lower light the flash upward blinds you through the scope).
Was wondering about re-barreling it to a Palma light, maybe even going to 6.5 Creedmore. Now the .204 Ruger is built off a .222 Hornet according to what I have read. Would that use the same bolt face as a 6.5 Creedmore, or would a bolt/receiver change be required (and thus, be impractical)?
I like the characteristics of the .204, but the slightly heavier 6.5 is better for a longer distance, it being a heavier bullet.
Interested in hearing every ones thoughts.
Was wondering about re-barreling it to a Palma light, maybe even going to 6.5 Creedmore. Now the .204 Ruger is built off a .222 Hornet according to what I have read. Would that use the same bolt face as a 6.5 Creedmore, or would a bolt/receiver change be required (and thus, be impractical)?
I like the characteristics of the .204, but the slightly heavier 6.5 is better for a longer distance, it being a heavier bullet.
Interested in hearing every ones thoughts.