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elkinrutdrivemenuts:
So I got a 30'06 from a buddy who passed away. I won't sell the rifle, but I want a .300 mag or .338 mag as I already have 2 06s. Is it possible to have a gunsmith turn this rifle into a 300 or 338? Would would it take and cost? A new barrel, action ect? It's a remington 700 adl. I want to use the rifle because I has sentimental value but it would
Be nice if it was in a caliber I don't own. Or would it just be cheaper to buy a new gun?  Thanks

JimmyHoffa:
I think that it would require the magnum action (long).  The '06 comes in standard.  So a new action and new barrel and new magazine.  Unless I'm all effed up.  Probably easier and cheaper to get a new gun or choose a shorter new cartridge.  You can use shorter cartridges in a longer action but don't think the reverse is true.

Bofire:
The action is long enough for a 300WM, but the bolt face would need to be opened up and the barrel rechambered or replaced.
How about a 338/06? or 35 whelan? mabbe 270?
Carl

brokenvet:
A .300 Win Mag barrel from midway is $229.99 + shipping
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=843149

Open up bolt face for mag caliber $55
Install the barrel $100-125
Shipping to gun smith & back  $50

http://www.skaggsgunsmithing.com/index.shtml

I have sent my bolt rifles to this guy in Oregon and he does excellent work with about an 8 weeks turn around time.

elkinrutdrivemenuts:

--- Quote from: Bofire on May 05, 2011, 01:21:51 PM ---The action is long enough for a 300WM, but the bolt face would need to be opened up and the barrel rechambered or replaced.
How about a 338/06? or 35 whelan? mabbe 270?
Carl

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Tell me more about this 338/06, sounds interesting. Is it a 30 06 necked up to a 338 bullet? I want a dedicated large game rifle which is why I was thinking 338 mag. Would the calibers you mentioned be cheaper to convert too?

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