Gunsmithing 300 Norma Mag using a Surgeon 1086R action?

[The Lawn Ranger]

I have a 1086 long action chambered in 284 win that I am considering converting to a 300 NM.

I am not sure if the .473" (.308 Win W/Remington Style Extractor) can be opened up to .590” (338 Lapua Mag.) boltface.

has anybody attempted this? Is this even possible/safe?

 

[ugsly]

If it was me I would call surgeon and buy another bolt with a bigger bolt face. Im not sure what they cost but hang on to the old one if you want to go back to anything with a .473 botl face.

Kc

 

[buckey]

If it was me I would call surgeon and buy another bolt with a bigger bolt face. Im not sure what they cost but hang on to the old one if you want to go back to anything with a .473 botl face.

Kc

^This for sure^

 

[The Lawn Ranger]

I thought about this, but according to their website; bolts for the 1086 only go up to .550" boltface. (300 Win Mag W/M16 Style Extractor).

Perhaps I will call Stephen and ask what's what.....

 

[E. Bryant]

Seems like you would want the Surgeon XL action for any cartridge with the 0.585" bolt face.

 

[CHEYTAC]

I would not open any .705 or smaller bolt diameter up to .590 , I know it has been done before and Remington does it too, but you should read Jim Borden's write up on the matter. I consider him to be on a higher level than Remington anyway

 

[The Lawn Ranger]

Stephen at Surgeon recommends NOT opening up the boltface. I could convert this to 300 WM with new .550" bolt or sell
Rifle and start from scratch.