Whats needed? I have a Savage 10FP in .223 and I was reading great things about the .260 round. Obviously a new barrel. What about the bolt?
Gunsmithing .223 to .260 conversion
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Re: .223 to .260 conversion
You will have to get a new bolt head, I believe it is the standard bolt head but I would email or give these guys a call. http://www.sharpshootersupply.com/
bolt heads should be under factory parts.
EDIT: You'll probably have to do some modification's to the internal mag system, or you could just buy a detachable mag (also from sharp shooter supply).
You will have to get a new bolt head, I believe it is the standard bolt head but I would email or give these guys a call. http://www.sharpshootersupply.com/
bolt heads should be under factory parts.
EDIT: You'll probably have to do some modification's to the internal mag system, or you could just buy a detachable mag (also from sharp shooter supply).
Re: .223 to .260 conversion
I don't understand their website's explanation of the DBM. I will call Fred sometime...anyone else?
I don't understand their website's explanation of the DBM. I will call Fred sometime...anyone else?
Re: .223 to .260 conversion
Get a detachable mag system for it, or set it up to single feed the 260. The mag has a spacer in it and the internal mag has narrower feed lips for the 223 rem. Replace bolt head and barrel.
Get a detachable mag system for it, or set it up to single feed the 260. The mag has a spacer in it and the internal mag has narrower feed lips for the 223 rem. Replace bolt head and barrel.
Re: .223 to .260 conversion
Get a DBM from CDI, then you can use AI mags (for .308) for it, then change the bolt head (same as .308), get yourself a 6.5mm barrel and you'll be good to go...
Call Fred at SSS.
Get a DBM from CDI, then you can use AI mags (for .308) for it, then change the bolt head (same as .308), get yourself a 6.5mm barrel and you'll be good to go...
Call Fred at SSS.
Re: .223 to .260 conversion
I've seen several of SSS's guns, and every one I've seen and shot have been excellent pieces. Fred and Lisa are a small operation and they get a lot of work. According to one friend, this may be impacting their ability to do quick turnarounds or handle CS issues. I figure small operations get this way when business is busy, and I'm willing to be understanding about it. I have only dealt with them once, it was a very pleasant experience, and my partner who deals with them often has a similarly high opinion of them.
Greg
I've seen several of SSS's guns, and every one I've seen and shot have been excellent pieces. Fred and Lisa are a small operation and they get a lot of work. According to one friend, this may be impacting their ability to do quick turnarounds or handle CS issues. I figure small operations get this way when business is busy, and I'm willing to be understanding about it. I have only dealt with them once, it was a very pleasant experience, and my partner who deals with them often has a similarly high opinion of them.
Greg
Re: .223 to .260 conversion
I think thats whats going to happen. Thanks for all the input. I'm talking to SSS about the DBM for shitzngigglez.
I think thats whats going to happen. Thanks for all the input. I'm talking to SSS about the DBM for shitzngigglez.
Re: .223 to .260 conversion
Actions with .223 bolt faces are hard to find.
Actions with 260 bolt faces are easy to find.
I have converted rifles from 8x57 to 300 Win Mag, and that is ok.
But from 8x57 to .223 is a royal pain, welding up and tuning the extractor.
So I have been looking for 223 actions.
They are all busy being .223s.
Actions with .223 bolt faces are hard to find.
Actions with 260 bolt faces are easy to find.
I have converted rifles from 8x57 to 300 Win Mag, and that is ok.
But from 8x57 to .223 is a royal pain, welding up and tuning the extractor.
So I have been looking for 223 actions.
They are all busy being .223s.
