Shane Lindsey
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Good morning,
I have a Rem 700 300 Ultra. I had the Wyatt's 3.85" cut out and would like to a gunsmiths advice.
Is it safe to use as a 300 Norma, 300 Norma improved, 338 Lapua?
Is it as easy as a bolt swap, head spacing?
What would need to be done to the receiver rails?
I have seen Remington factory 338 Lapua's and heard they were the same actions just with a different bolt. I have also heard they are not safe for this as there is not enough meat around the front of the receiver, which doesn't make sense to me, as the only contact is the bolt face.
Am I off base?
If not, as a RUM it is fine, but you know how it is, fun to tinker.
Thanks,
Shane
I have a Rem 700 300 Ultra. I had the Wyatt's 3.85" cut out and would like to a gunsmiths advice.
Is it safe to use as a 300 Norma, 300 Norma improved, 338 Lapua?
Is it as easy as a bolt swap, head spacing?
What would need to be done to the receiver rails?
I have seen Remington factory 338 Lapua's and heard they were the same actions just with a different bolt. I have also heard they are not safe for this as there is not enough meat around the front of the receiver, which doesn't make sense to me, as the only contact is the bolt face.
Am I off base?
If not, as a RUM it is fine, but you know how it is, fun to tinker.
Thanks,
Shane