(BLUF / TLDR) --- can I switch these two RAP barrels using the bbl nut linked?
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Right Hand Ruger American Predator .308
Left Hand Ruger American Predator 6.5cm
2x of these: https://patriotvalleyarms.com/barrel-nut-tikka-t3-ruger-american-sako-m595/
I already have go / no-go for both calibers
They share the same bolt diameter (check my math please)
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(Longer Story and intent)
God has a sense of humor and decided I am to be left handed and left eye dominant so I very much prefer left handed bolt rifles. Both my kids are right hand right eye dominant with my 9 year old daughter needing her own bolt action deer rifle this coming season. She's killed a few with one my .223 ARs using handloads, but I want my rifle back. I bought the RH .308 RAP for $300 off a buddy and it's simply too much for my daughter with the 180 interlock load. I know I could load the .308 down with lighter bullets and a lower charge but I also have a left hand
RAP in 6.5cm. She isn't bothered at all shooting the 6.5cm.
From my limited knowledge over the past few months lurking the site, I should be able to gorilla break the factory barrel nuts off and swap them 1:1 after headspacing, correct?
Thanks for y'alls time and look forward to learning!
I want her to out-do the boys and handle herself
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Right Hand Ruger American Predator .308
Left Hand Ruger American Predator 6.5cm
2x of these: https://patriotvalleyarms.com/barrel-nut-tikka-t3-ruger-american-sako-m595/
I already have go / no-go for both calibers
They share the same bolt diameter (check my math please)
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(Longer Story and intent)
God has a sense of humor and decided I am to be left handed and left eye dominant so I very much prefer left handed bolt rifles. Both my kids are right hand right eye dominant with my 9 year old daughter needing her own bolt action deer rifle this coming season. She's killed a few with one my .223 ARs using handloads, but I want my rifle back. I bought the RH .308 RAP for $300 off a buddy and it's simply too much for my daughter with the 180 interlock load. I know I could load the .308 down with lighter bullets and a lower charge but I also have a left hand
RAP in 6.5cm. She isn't bothered at all shooting the 6.5cm.
From my limited knowledge over the past few months lurking the site, I should be able to gorilla break the factory barrel nuts off and swap them 1:1 after headspacing, correct?
Thanks for y'alls time and look forward to learning!
I want her to out-do the boys and handle herself
