Why rechamber/rebarrel?

[salukipv1]

If the barrel isn't shot out, and you want a new cartridge, why not just sell the entire rifle whole and buy a new one?

I have a .300win.mag. I'm pondering rechambering/rebarreling, suggestions?

What are my options? What I've come up with...

.257wby (270&7mmwby also options, but less interested)
.264win.mag
7mm Rem.Mag.
7mm STW
.338 Win.Mag.
and larger but I was thinking of going smaller caliber vs. larger.

[bronko22000]

Sal, IMO you have one of the most versitile chamberings going. If it were me, I'd keep the 300 and if you want to rechamber a rifle, look on a used rack for a 'diamond in the rough'. In other words, just buy one for the action and have it rebarreled to whatever you want and get a synthetic or custom stock for it.

[stapher1]

Originally Posted by salukipv1

If the barrel isn't shot out, and you want a new cartridge, why not just sell the entire rifle whole and buy a new one?

I have a .300win.mag. I'm pondering rechambering/rebarreling, suggestions?

What are my options? What I've come up with...

.257wby (270&7mmwby also options, but less interested)
.264win.mag
7mm Rem.Mag.
7mm STW
.338 Win.Mag.
and larger but I was thinking of going smaller caliber vs. larger.

You have the action you need to build a rifle in the cartridges you listed and more (as long as their mag bolt face). Barrels can be bought at great prices and once you figure the price for the gunsmith it's still cheaper than buying a new rifle. Plus you'll gain a little better accuracy. If it was me, i'd spend the money on accurizing the action, the benefits are well worth it. When i test loads for my custom rifles, the worst grouping loads are just as good as some of the better groups shot out of it when i bought it.

[Big Z]

For one thing, you are upgrading your rifle, not just replacing it. You may be able to get a little money back from selling your factory barrel. It may or may not be cheaper than selling your current rifle and buying another, particularly the 1st time. Afterwords, your barrel manufacturer of choice may keep your measurements and supply you with a tube you can install yourself, which will definitely be cheaper.