Rebarrel input

[ndcasla]

I'm thinking about rebarreling an older Model 70 I have. It is currently in 30-06. I have 3 other 30-06s I use and this one is a safe queen. So I got a long action rifle that needs a new pipe. I'm not sure if I want to go bigger or smaller. current options are 6.5x284, 30 Gibbs(but I got a 300WM), 9.3x62, 6mm-06, 280AI. I could use some more ideas.

[bobcat]

If you have a need for a smaller caliber I'd just go with a 25/06.

[BrandonWatts]

280 ai would be my personal choice. I have always like the round just never had one built.

[bearpaw]

Wouldn't it save money to sell the gun you have and buy what you want?

[Skillet]

338-06 or 35 Whelen.  Both great rounds that make good use of the 06 case

[BULLBLASTER]

Decide what you want to do with it first. Lr? Thumper? Then decide the chambering.
I love my 6.5-284, i also think the 6.5-06 ai is awesome and the 35 whelen is always on my want list.

[Jonathan_S]

jES reboring could turn that sucker into a 338-06 or 35 whelen without changing barrels for like $225

[Special T]

Wouldn't it save money to sell the gun you have and buy what you want?

Perhaps this one has no papers and as such worth the investment. 2c

[bearpaw]

Wouldn't it save money to sell the gun you have and buy what you want?

Perhaps this one has no papers and as such worth the investment. 2c

very possible

[Jonathan_S]

Another benefit to reboring is that barrel already has the stress shot out of it and that wouldn't change with the reboring process.

[kselkhunter]

I am in process of having my old 30-06 re-bored to 35 Whelen.  So that would get my vote.  JES Reboring is doing the re-bore.  Although I have a gunsmith doing some other work on it as well (stock refinish, etc.).

[crabcreekhunter]

Have a .280AI improved and love the cartridge and currently have a 6.5-06AI being put together should be done in 5 months or so.  No experience with the 6.5 yet but have heard awesome results from others.  Or do both and get a 6.5-280 AI.

[ndcasla]

Thanks for the input.

[Angry Perch]

I'll second (or third?) JES. Great service, great price, and amazing turn around time.