Ruger #3 what to rebarrel it to?

[duncan61]

You do a lot of these projects do you mind sharing what you currently have.I was interested in 338 Federal when my .243 barrel was rusty.I ended up painting it instead as it was going to be difficult to rebarrel and most advice I received from this site was buy a rifle in .338 Federal

[andym79]

I am seriously considering a 7x57r but bullet price is a problem.

For some reason 6.5 and 7 cost a lot more than 224 243 257 270 and 308 bullets.

I don't have a problem with normal cartridges though most of mine are non standard, most of mine get re done for better or heavier barrels. Too many factory barrels are either not good or are in a #1 or #2

[SCJ429]

Pretty common to get some ordinary barrels in Ruger #1s and I assume Ruger #3. Makes them so much better with an aftermarket one. My 450/400 has a Pac Nor.

[andym79]

When I do pick a cartridge it will ware a Krieger or Pacnor.

Krieger are better but pacnor offer so much more choice in twists!

Krieger will do any twist but its $100-$225 extra depending on how far out of normal. Can't justify one if you don't like there twist.

[SCJ429]

Get yourself that Kreiger 6 mm barrel and chamber it in 6 BR and you will love it.

[snag]

Never shot a 450/400, but just looked it up and it does look good, eh? Very interesting.....

[SCJ429]

Never shot a 450/400, but just looked it up and it does look good, eh? Very interesting.....

Before the 375 H&H, the 450/400 Jefferey was the quintessential African cartridge.