Change a 308 into a 300WM???

[isu600rr]

Ok here is my Question, i am looking at getting a SVAGE [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Model 10FCP-K[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman, Times, serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] – with AccuTrigger™, AccuStock™[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif], [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman, Times, serif][FONT=Times New Roman, Times, serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]and Detachable Box Magazine its in a 308 chambering but since savage actions are bigger than most, and this is a "short action" can i change the bolt face on the bolt to a 300WM and be able to shoot both out of the same rifle?> i wold have to get a diff barrel too wouldnt i?[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]

i ask this ? bc i cant find the rifle in a 300wm for sale but the local store has the 308.. now i would mostly be shooting 300 yards so the 308 would plenty but i like the idea of the extra power and KE if i were to use it hunting, deer, elk possibly and prong horn, and hogs. any thoughts ?

 

[Coyboy]

Problem would be your starting with a short action. The 300 mag would not feed from the mag and you could only single feed. You would have to remove the bolt to eject a loaded round from the chamber. Flip that around and use a long action in 300 win mag, and you would still have problems. Feed lips to wide for a 308. So you would need a pair of boxes and a pair of bolt heads and a pair of barrels, action wrench and barrel vise. Just go buy 2 guns and save yourself alot of grief, or buy a 7mm mag and be happy.

 

[snowpro440]

Call savage and ask to talk to someone in the custom shop an they will give you the details over the phone an build time with a deposit an your local gun store or ffl it will be so easy even a caveman can do it....................lightbulb

 

[johnnyk]

Instead of the .300WinMag, consider the .300WSM. The same action would suffice for .308 and WSM. JohnnyK.

 

[Roktoys84]

Is this what you're looking for?

Savage 110FCP-K .300 Win Mag

Looks like they run just over $700 retail. I'd just have the local store order one for you and get what you want the first time.

 

[groper]

what you want to do is fiesable if you choose the 300WSM instead of the 300WM - performance is identicle anyways... whats the big deal? then you short action is fine...

 

[geargrinder]

Sure, you can do it.

I believe AJ Peacock was shooting a 338 Edge barrel on his short action Savage target action.

$300 for a good new barrel and about $50 for a new bolt head. Another $50 in tools and you will be heading down the road to barrel swappin paradise.

I've got two Savage long actions that I run all my barrels on. One has a Douglas 22-250AI barrel on it and the other has a Shilen 7mmWSM. Hmmm..long actions feeding short action rounds, yes it can work. Just takes some tweeking.

 

[AJ Peacock]

Sure, you can do it.

I believe AJ Peacock was shooting a 338 Edge barrel on his short action Savage target action.
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Actually I started with a standard 300wsm Savage. I ordered the Edge barrel (same boltface for wsm and Edge/Rum) before I saw how good the 300wsm shot, otherwise I probably would have just stayed with the wsm and built an Edge on another action. So now, I have 2 barrels that absolutely shoot lights out.

I haven't hunted with the 300wsm, but that cartridge has definitely impressed me.

AJ

 

[436]

.308 To??? My pick would the .300 RSAUM very underrated [FONT=&quot][/FONT]cartridge.
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[geargrinder]

.308 To??? My pick would the .300 RSAUM very underrated cartridge.
436

Only downside to the RSAUM is the smaller case capacity and lack of brass manufacturers. But, easily a step up from 308.

 

[436]

Only downside to the RSAUM is the smaller case capacity and lack of brass manufacturers. But, easily a step up from 308.

Not as small as one might think; don't go by its case volume'.., it's a great design. I shot one for quite a few years as a 1k rifle. Using Sierra's 190gr Mk, well; it will do all that's needed, pushing it to 3100 fps from a 28/30 inch barrel'...., without all the powder and the accuracy of a good target/tactical .308 Win. And if you just happen to be an auto loader guy, it works very well in the gas guns; as does the .308 Win/7.62x51 Nato
By the way you can go to Midway and buy brass today 500 count and more for it. I don't think finding brass is not going to be a problem for it right away.
If you're shooting a.30 cal'..., and like the caliber, this one and it's little brother; the 7mm RSAUM are two cartridges worth a second look.
436

 

[geargrinder]

Not as small as one might think; don't go by its case volume'.., it's a great design. I shot one for quite a few years as a 1k rifle. Using Sierra's 190gr Mk, well; it will do all that's needed, pushing it to 3100 fps from a 28/30 inch barrel'...., without all the powder and the accuracy of a good target/tactical .308 Win. And if you just happen to be an auto loader guy, it works very well in the gas guns; as does the .308 Win/7.62x51 Nato
By the way you can go to Midway and buy brass today 500 count and more for it. I don't think finding brass is not going to be a problem for it right away.
If you're shooting a.30 cal'..., and like the caliber, this one and it's little brother; the 7mm RSAUM are two cartridges worth a second look.
436

I understand that the differences are not large, but there is a bit more available capacity in the WSM.

I was talking about being able to use Norma, Win, Federal, and Rem brass. I've also heard a rumor of Lapua considering WSM brass. Just a rumor.