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Posted: 3/3/2024 5:17:44 PM EDT
Is it common to be able to open a bolt face from whatever .233 is to a .470 for .308win based cartridges?
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Posted: 3/3/2024 5:44:45 PM EDT
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Quite common, but you'll also have to redo the extractor. Might as well go with a Sako or M16 style since you're doing. Probably cost about the same as a PTG one piece bolt.
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Posted: 3/3/2024 11:18:50 PM EDT
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It might be easier conversion not needing to solder a spacer in the bolt face but will need machining to add the extractor . I would purchase a Mackbros replacement bolt and sell your old bolt . The price difference will be cheaper than labor to upgrade your old bolt.
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Posted: 3/4/2024 10:13:58 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By bradpierson26: Is it common to be able to open a bolt face from whatever .233 is to a .470 for .308win based cartridges? Do you have the action you want to convert already? |
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Posted: 3/4/2024 10:32:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rob01: Do you have the action you want to convert already? Yes Well, it arrives at the FFL tomorrow  Attached FileI’m going back and forth between building a 223 with a barrel profiled for my AEM5 suppressor but then I tell myself I already have some gas 5.56 target gun so maybe turn this into a 6 or 6.5 |
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Posted: 3/4/2024 10:35:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26: Yes Well, it arrives at the FFL tomorrow https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/184182/IMG_6645_jpeg-3148933.JPG I’m going back and forth between building a 223 with a barrel profiled for my AEM5 suppressor but then I tell myself I already have some gas 5.56 target gun so maybe turn this into a 6 or 6.5 How far you plan to shoot it? What use? |
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Posted: 3/4/2024 10:51:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rob01: How far you plan to shoot it? What use? Just targets Local place goes to 11-1200? My FIL shoots a pronghorn or two each year, a gun capable of legal Colorado hunting would be nice (6mm, 85gr) (I have a 6.5g gas gun and a .3006) Basically just another toy in the safe I have a reloading setup but I don’t actively handload |
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Posted: 3/4/2024 12:44:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26: Just targets Local place goes to 11-1200? My FIL shoots a pronghorn or two each year, a gun capable of legal Colorado hunting would be nice (6mm, 85gr) (I have a 6.5g gas gun and a .3006) Basically just another toy in the safe I have a reloading setup but I don’t actively handload With the right barrel and bullet the .223 can make 1200 yards. I have shot mine to 1150 in matches. It's not easy when the wind is blowing but will do it. Are you planning on basically scrapping everything but the action? |
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Posted: 3/4/2024 1:46:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rob01: With the right barrel and bullet the .223 can make 1200 yards. I have shot mine to 1150 in matches. It's not easy when the wind is blowing but will do it. Are you planning on basically scrapping everything but the action? Yes, figure the scope is trash, no idea if a pulled barrel has value, scrap the stock Work with the bolt and receiver And I guess the trigger. |
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Posted: 3/4/2024 3:01:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26: Yes, figure the scope is trash, no idea if a pulled barrel has value, scrap the stock Work with the bolt and receiver And I guess the trigger. Yeah you could get a Remage barrel and nut and put it on yourself. Then drop it in a chassis of choice and go. Not sure what your price range is for this but there are options in all. |
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SD, USA
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Posted: 3/4/2024 9:14:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rob01: Yeah you could get a Remage barrel and nut and put it on yourself. Then drop it in a chassis of choice and go. Not sure what your price range is for this but there are options in all. Heathen 
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CA, USA
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Posted: 4/7/2024 3:29:39 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By bradpierson26: Is it common to be able to open a bolt face from whatever .233 is to a .470 for .308win based cartridges? You're getting a new barrel, might as well get a 1 piece bolt in the bolt face for the cartridge that you're getting. I went with Pacific tool & gauge. For the caliber I wanted the Sako extractor was recommended. Got the straight bolt handle and Badger knob. |
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