I have a 700 bdl in 30-06 that was my go to deer hunting rifle years ago. Since then I have moved on to other rifles and that rifle now just sits. I was thinking about a rifle in .260 and was wondering if my 700 long action would work with the .260 being a short action cartridge? I would assume it would with a .473 diameter also knowing the m24 uses the short action .308 in the long action but I want to make sure.
Next, what am I looking at for bottom metal. I would love to use an aics to keep things simple since I am already famaliar with that chassis but do they make a magazine that will work with a long action using a short action cartridge such as a .260?
I know there are probably better options than what I am dreaming up here but this particular rifle just sits, I have not shot it in over 15 years and it was my first rifle my father bought for me when I was a kid so I would like to hang onto it. Thanks for any help.
Next, what am I looking at for bottom metal. I would love to use an aics to keep things simple since I am already famaliar with that chassis but do they make a magazine that will work with a long action using a short action cartridge such as a .260?
I know there are probably better options than what I am dreaming up here but this particular rifle just sits, I have not shot it in over 15 years and it was my first rifle my father bought for me when I was a kid so I would like to hang onto it. Thanks for any help.
