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Rechamber from 30-06 to 300 Win Mag?
CS8161
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I have a Remington 700 in 30-06, is it possible to rechamber this rifle to 300 Win and if so, what else would have to be changed?
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You could rechamber the barrel BUT THEN you will have to either get a magnum 700 bolt or open up the bolt face to the head diameter of the 300 win mag and THEN you will have to modify the action guide rails to feed the larger diameter case. IMHO not worth it just sell the rifle you have and buy a 700 in 300 Magnum.
Thanks, I thought it was a simple rechamber, I didn't think about the bolt face. I will take your advice and sell the 30-06.
Best
Another option: Have you looked at simply having your chamber modified to "Ackley improved 30-06"
Assuming you reload, that would be the easiest & cheapest way to get near magnum performance, and still have the option to shoot standard
30-06 factory loads (they simply would fire form the brass to your new chamber).
Jim