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<blockquote data-quote="trebark" data-source="post: 443097" data-attributes="member: 19172"><p>1. yes - you can build a 'frankenstein'. You can buy all components separately and have a gunsmith assemble. You can also buy a factory gun and build on it as your knowledge and skills increase. Here are some examples....</p><p> </p><p>My nephew's rifle is a factory that has been accurized....</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/nephews-transformed-rifle-53634/" target="_blank">http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/nephews-transformed-rifle-53634/</a></p><p> </p><p>I did similarly with my 308...</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-308-1k-rifle-evolution-continues-43510/" target="_blank">http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-308-1k-rifle-evolution-continues-43510/</a></p><p> </p><p>Then I used the action from the 308 to build a full custom 260....</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-260-mcr-59628/" target="_blank">http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-260-mcr-59628/</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2. Bolts are not interchangable. Savage will not work in Remington and Remington will not work in Savage. Pretty much once you have an action and bolt set-up, you need to keep the bolt with the action. </p><p> </p><p>You can get a bolt and action in 338 RUM or Lapua for Savage or Remington. The chambering of the rifle affects the bolt in that your bolt face has to be the right size for the cartridge you intend to shoot. So lets say for instance that the action you use was originally used for a non-magnum, the bolt-face will need to be opened up to accommodate the RUM or Lapua.</p><p> </p><p>3. What to look for in a barrel and stock....you need to match them to the task you intend. You will notice that my nephew's rifle configuration is quite different than my 260. That's because nephew's rifle is all-purpose. He only has one gun so it's set up to both carry in the thick stuff and shoot long range. My 260 is a dedicated long-range rig.</p><p> </p><p>#5 or #7...this refers to barrel contour. This is no 'standardization' to these numbers. If you look at custom barrel makers, you will find that a Hart #5 is not the same as Krieger #5.</p><p> </p><p>Realize this doesn't answer all your questions, but it's a start.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trebark, post: 443097, member: 19172"] 1. yes - you can build a 'frankenstein'. You can buy all components separately and have a gunsmith assemble. You can also buy a factory gun and build on it as your knowledge and skills increase. Here are some examples.... My nephew's rifle is a factory that has been accurized.... [URL]http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/nephews-transformed-rifle-53634/[/URL] I did similarly with my 308... [URL]http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-308-1k-rifle-evolution-continues-43510/[/URL] Then I used the action from the 308 to build a full custom 260.... [URL]http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-260-mcr-59628/[/URL] 2. Bolts are not interchangable. Savage will not work in Remington and Remington will not work in Savage. Pretty much once you have an action and bolt set-up, you need to keep the bolt with the action. You can get a bolt and action in 338 RUM or Lapua for Savage or Remington. The chambering of the rifle affects the bolt in that your bolt face has to be the right size for the cartridge you intend to shoot. So lets say for instance that the action you use was originally used for a non-magnum, the bolt-face will need to be opened up to accommodate the RUM or Lapua. 3. What to look for in a barrel and stock....you need to match them to the task you intend. You will notice that my nephew's rifle configuration is quite different than my 260. That's because nephew's rifle is all-purpose. He only has one gun so it's set up to both carry in the thick stuff and shoot long range. My 260 is a dedicated long-range rig. #5 or #7...this refers to barrel contour. This is no 'standardization' to these numbers. If you look at custom barrel makers, you will find that a Hart #5 is not the same as Krieger #5. Realize this doesn't answer all your questions, but it's a start. [/QUOTE]
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