I want to open up my factory 30-06 700 action to accept the 338 Lapua round. How wide feed rails need to be? I have a 300Win so I have an idea but would like to know how much over that I should go.
Gunsmithing 338 Lapua receiver specs
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Re: 338 Lapua receiver specs
the 30-06 and the .300 win mag have the same feed rails you need to go off of a ultra mag action to get the .338 lapua to feed. my suggestion would be to use a ultra mag donor action and save some time and money
the 30-06 and the .300 win mag have the same feed rails you need to go off of a ultra mag action to get the .338 lapua to feed. my suggestion would be to use a ultra mag donor action and save some time and money
Re: 338 Lapua receiver specs
Wrong bolt face; you'll need a new bolt to make it work.
I'd advise against trying to make your 30-06 action into a 338; just buy a Stiller TAC338 if you're on a budget.
Wrong bolt face; you'll need a new bolt to make it work.
I'd advise against trying to make your 30-06 action into a 338; just buy a Stiller TAC338 if you're on a budget.
Re: 338 Lapua receiver specs
A 3006 bolt will open to accept the .590 case head. Your extractor will need replacement too.
As mentioned this isn't advised. Ten years ago everyone was doing this. Myself included. I've made AI 338LM's before on 700's. Don't anymore though.
I agree with others that an alternative action is prolly the better choice.
C.
A 3006 bolt will open to accept the .590 case head. Your extractor will need replacement too.
As mentioned this isn't advised. Ten years ago everyone was doing this. Myself included. I've made AI 338LM's before on 700's. Don't anymore though.
I agree with others that an alternative action is prolly the better choice.
C.
Re: 338 Lapua receiver specs
Here's a good read on the practicality of using a 700 action for a 338 Lapua.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2433675
Here's a good read on the practicality of using a 700 action for a 338 Lapua.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2433675
Re: 338 Lapua receiver specs
I know the bolt face is different. I was planning on using a CEG bolt from midway. Maybe I'm using the wrong terminoligy. The area where the magazine fits into the bottom of the receiver is different on the 30-06 compaired to the 300win. Is it different for the 300 RUM or 338 lapua?
If everyone says its unsafe why does remington make them? I don't understand unless there is something way different between the receivers on there 338's compaired to the 300 or 30-06.
I know the bolt face is different. I was planning on using a CEG bolt from midway. Maybe I'm using the wrong terminoligy. The area where the magazine fits into the bottom of the receiver is different on the 30-06 compaired to the 300win. Is it different for the 300 RUM or 338 lapua?
If everyone says its unsafe why does remington make them? I don't understand unless there is something way different between the receivers on there 338's compaired to the 300 or 30-06.
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