slickncghia wrote:wouldn't the Win mag be a different action length and strength?
As much as I like changing and the idea of smithing. I would be on team: remove scope, sell it, buy another in the calibre you want.
Rikta wrote:dont bother, the cost of the smithing and then subsequent licensing changes etc... be cheaper to just buy a new 300win rifle. The two cases are different width, ones belted and one isn't, its not a rare wildcat or something its something that is readily available at any gun store, so just go a new rifle... save a hell of a lot of hassle and money. might even be able to keep your 30-06 if you do your application properly and still be ahead.
Gamerancher wrote:My question is why? Is the barrel stuffed?
Yes you could re-chamber / re-barrel, but then you'll need bolt-face modification, ( if the extractor allows for it ). Magazine would also have to be altered as the .300 WM is a larger diameter and belted.
The following is if you reload;
If you are chasing an increase in velocity and the barrel is okay, why not just get it re-chambered in .30-06 Ackley Improved? You'll get the velocity increase, ( if that is what you are after ), without the need to gear up and modify the rifle for a totally different case. Ackley chambers will take standard ammo, fire it and you now have your improved case. It is a one step process. ( There are a few minor things that can improve this process but, Ackley designed his chambers so that you can just fire a straight up factory load safely in the chamber.)
The only thing you'll need to buy will be a .30 caliber neck die, assuming you already reload your .30-06.
I've shot Ackley chambers in both hunting and competition, case life is drastically improved and I've got cases that have been reloaded more than 30 times having only been necked sized since fire-forming, that's it.
Oldbloke wrote:I can just see it now. Pigs with a speed radar, checking the projectile speed just before it hits. Nope not gonna die that's 100fps too slow.
Oldbloke wrote:"I think you will find a 180 from a 22" 300 win mag is around 2900ft/sec"
Makes sense.
BTW what's the intended game at what distances?
I can just see it now. Pigs with a speed radar, checking the projectile speed just before it hits. Nope not gonna die that's 100fps too slow.
Oldbloke wrote:We are wasting our time. Rooboy82 hasn't been back and that was his first post.