Gunsmithing Possible to rebarrel 30.06 Rem 700 to 338 Lapua?
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You’d need a magnum bolt face, and many feel the standard R700 tenon is too small for the 338LM. Even with a magnum bolt face I wouldn’t go larger than a 300 PRC.
Interesting. I don't know much about that round but doing tome quick reading says it's fast and hard hitting. Is my stock bolt good or would I need a replacement? What is a good barrel for it?
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Would this be done by a gunsmith or is it a new bolt assy from Remington? Is the R700 BDL 30.06 receiver right for the 300 RUM? Also, what would be a good replacement barrel?
It could be opened and then you would have to have a sako or m16 type extractor installed. It would probably be easier to get an aftermarket bolt. As for the action the receiver rails may need to be opened up slightly to feed from a internal magazine, but I'm not 100% on that. Years ago when I built a .338 RUM I used the RUM specific action and I don't know what the difference was other than the bolt. As far as a barrel, if you're budget minded I would look at McGowan or Preferred Barrel, others would be Lilja,Bartlein or Kreiger. They're alot of good makers out there.
I wouldn't do it. Some have.
The lugs and receiver abutments of a standard LA are not designed to handle the bolt thrust of a .585 case.
Ya feelin' lucky?
The lugs and receiver abutments of a standard LA are not designed to handle the bolt thrust of a .585 case.
Ya feelin' lucky?
Hey, Wannashootit was warning you off the .585 338 Lapua, not the .532 (ish: I think it's actually .534 or something) 338 UltraMag. Or you could look at the .338 Edge, which is the .300 UltraMag necked up to .338. The .338 UM is a little shorter case to allow using longer bullets. It'd be my choice with a Remington long action.
Gunsmith can open your bolt face and put in a Sako or M16 extractor, as stated above. Or you can buy a new bolt from Pacific Tool and Gauge. Might have to have some feeding work done.
HTH
Gunsmith can open your bolt face and put in a Sako or M16 extractor, as stated above. Or you can buy a new bolt from Pacific Tool and Gauge. Might have to have some feeding work done.
HTH
By the time you finish screwing around with the 700 action your cost will be as much, and maybe more if you buy an action already set up for what you want.
Do a cost comparision and see what it is.
Just a word of advice.
Do a cost comparision and see what it is.
Just a word of advice.
