308 Win to 300 RCM
I am wondering if someone could tell me if I could take a Ruger 77, chambered in 308 Win, and having it rechambered to 300 RCM. I see the twist is the same, so thaty wouldn't be a problem, but wondering if the other things could be changed relatively easy. Thanks
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TSR has it, bolt face/extractor and feed rail mods will be the stumbling blocks.
While a decent smith shouldn't have much trouble with the bolt mods, it takes one that realy knows what he's doing to modify the feed rails properly.0 -
Best to sell the .308 and buy your RCM.
Easier on the wallet and less risky on the outcome.0 -
Thanks Guys for the replies. I was hoping it would be easy anyway, and as our beloved president says,"There's always Hope". LOL 0 -
hadjii,
"...but wondering if the other things could be changed relatively easy."
'Easy' is true when you chose a gunsmith with the skill and experience to handle your project. Wannabees, amateurs and beginners don't have the requirements.
This type of work is done every day on a multitude of rifles for various reasons, most like yours, someone wants a new or different cartridge to work with.
The mechanical changes are easy. The feeding is 1-part science and measuring, 1-part Art and 1-part black magic. Of these 3 things, black magic is the hardest to master....
One thing to consider is cost as opposed to buying a rifle ready to go. You may have a rifle as a candidate but how much did you pay for it new? Now add in all of the modifications and the time to resolve the feeding issues.
If I was doing this project, I'd take off the Ruger barrel and throw it away. This then would entail buying a new barrel and then starting with the modifications. However you could take the chance that the factory barrel will perform after spending a significant amount of money on the changes to the rifle.
Basically after the work and the original cost of the rifle you will be right up there with the cost of a new Ruger M77 Hawkeye Compact Rifle in .300 RCM. These run somewhere between $600.00 and $700.00 street prices.
But if you write off the original cost, you might get the work done for $300.00 not including parts. If this seems like it's more affordable then your choice is clear.
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Hmmm! Decisions, Decisions. Well, I have 10 months of time before I get back from the land of the sand. That should be plenty of time to change my mind at least half a dozen times. Thanks Nononsense. Your insight and knowledge are extremely useful, as usual. 0 -
I think you should keep your 308, and just add a 300 or 338 RCM to your collection. Nothing wrong with that, is there?
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EDIT 1:
"tsr1965, I think that is what I will end up doing in the long run. I mean, really, does a person ever have enough guns in the cabinet? LOL"
I will say AMEN to that!0 -
tsr1965, I think that is what I will end up doing in the long run. I mean, really, does a person ever have enough guns in the cabinet? LOL 0
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