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Gunsmithing For all you Gunsmiths

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I got a great deal on a Rem 700P chambered in 6.8 SPC. I have been reading about the 6.5x47 Lapua of late.

Is it viable (possible) to convert my 6.8 to 6.5 x 47?

I dont know a great deal about the smithing side of things so please give me your thoughts..

Dave
 
Re: For all you Gunsmiths

Well, anything is possible. I'd measure the bolt face though, I don't know if remington has a dedicated bolt face size for the 6.8. I'd imagine they would so it would have to be opened up. Other than that, give 'er.
 
Re: For all you Gunsmiths

Not sure how far you are from wildbill. He is a member here from Australia. He could probably help you out.
 
Re: For all you Gunsmiths

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Huckleberry</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You could do a 6.8x47 (.277) but not the 6.5 (.264). Bolt will have to be opened up and an extractor installed.</div></div>

local gunsmith/enginering shop said it was good to go..
new barrel and supply and fit sako style extractor

Dave