30.06 action to 338 LM

[Rottenron]

Can a 30.06 action be used for a 338 LM OR 300 win mag. thinking about using o6 action for a build wondering witch way i can go with it.gun)

 

[Gondini]

I think no on the 338 lm the oal is to long for that action but you could do the 300 win mag just change the bolt face or get a new bolt I think do a search on here there is a thred that gives bolt face size and oal on most calibers good luck

 

[Rimfire]

Can a 30.06 action be used for a 338 LM OR 300 win mag. thinking about using o6 action for a build wondering witch way i can go with it.gun)

Depends, what action are you talking about?

 

[Rottenron]

lightbulbSorry about that its a Remington,I have 300 ultra bolt from another build that i am doing if i can use it.Or could i use the action for a 7mm Rum maybe. New to the game,just trying to way my options.

Thanks for your help

 

[Rimfire]

Yes for the Lapua build the 06 bolt is fine it needs to be opened up anyway and fitted with a badger type or Sako extractor. The smaller bolt face will clean up nicely and not leave any of the extractor groove

 

[Gondini]

this is the link to the thread with bolt face size and case size.
http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f37/bolt-face-diameters-36661/index3.html

 

[Lapua guy]

YOu can do it with a opened up bolt face or a Dave Kiff bolt, however you talk to a lot of gunsmiths, they won't do it.

I own a Rem700P, stock (actually selling it) and I haven't seen any issues, but apparently the diameter of the tenon and the subsequent thinning of the barrel chamber where you thread creates some concern with a cartridge as wide as the Lapua or 378 Wby. It really is the bolt issue as much as that.

Now, all that being said, Rem makes a 338 LM that is used by the military, that goes through a strict compliance test before being even put on the market. But don't be surprised if gunsmiths balk at a project like yours.