I have a remington 700 in a 243 and I was wondering if I can convert it to a .338 laupa. As I am new to all the work to be done like rebarreling etc I was wondering if there is a book or video that will show me how to complete this task as I have access to all machine tools needed. I would like to build this on my own and i can not find any gumsmiths that are willing to take the time to show me as this is not an easy task. I would also like it to shoot sub moa. any help and info greatly apprecited
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Nope,
Your short action reciever is not nearly big enough.
Lots of good info on this forum, do a little searching
Scott
Your short action reciever is not nearly big enough.
Lots of good info on this forum, do a little searching
Scott
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Action's too short and you'll need an ultra-magnum sized bolt also.
An economical way to go for a .338 build is to find a Sako 995/Sako TRG-S used rifle. Make sure it has the correct bolt face. You can then sell off stock, barrel etc. and get your net costs down.
LINK: http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=89704564
Stiller Precision also makes a large TAC action that can be used for a .338 Lapua. The Stiller TAC338 is specifically designed for the 338 Lapua Magnum or 378 Weatherby based cartridges
An economical way to go for a .338 build is to find a Sako 995/Sako TRG-S used rifle. Make sure it has the correct bolt face. You can then sell off stock, barrel etc. and get your net costs down.
LINK: http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=89704564
Stiller Precision also makes a large TAC action that can be used for a .338 Lapua. The Stiller TAC338 is specifically designed for the 338 Lapua Magnum or 378 Weatherby based cartridges
I too am reading up on the basics of gunsmithing and whats involved. Anyway, check out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYnjRvT6t44
He has lots of videos that talk about gunsmithing for accuracy.
And I agree that your 243 cannot be turned into a 338Lapua.
If you don't reload, go buy a reloading manual. Not for the powder loads, but just to have the dimensions of every case. Based off the question you are asking, you aren't aware of the differences between a long action and short action rifle. Look at the difference in the bolt length between a 308 and 30-06. The 308 is a short action, while the 30-06 is a long action.
After that, there are 3 common bolt faces. One is small,223 for example), then you have medium,308/30-06) and then mag,300WM).
Anyway, the 308 bolt face is .473" in diameter. Just to give you an example, the 0.473" bolt face is used on the: 243, 25-06, 260, 270, 280, 7mm-08, 308, 30-06 and probably some more.
The interesting thing about every round I just rattled off ist he brass is one of 2 different sizes. One set is based off the 308 case, while the others are based on the 30-06. The reloading books all mention that a 243 is just a 308 case necked down to 6mm.
Anyway, your 243 is constrained to a short action, and ideally a 0.473" bolt face. This means your good options to change calibers are: 22-250, 243, 6mmBR, 260, 7mm-08,308, 30BR. There are probably some more options, but those came to my mind first. If you want to change the bolt face,which costs $$), you can do any short mag round,either WSM or SAUM).
Good luck! I'm still debating between all the above calibers except 22-250 and 243. My rifle also began as a 243.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYnjRvT6t44
He has lots of videos that talk about gunsmithing for accuracy.
And I agree that your 243 cannot be turned into a 338Lapua.
If you don't reload, go buy a reloading manual. Not for the powder loads, but just to have the dimensions of every case. Based off the question you are asking, you aren't aware of the differences between a long action and short action rifle. Look at the difference in the bolt length between a 308 and 30-06. The 308 is a short action, while the 30-06 is a long action.
After that, there are 3 common bolt faces. One is small,223 for example), then you have medium,308/30-06) and then mag,300WM).
Anyway, the 308 bolt face is .473" in diameter. Just to give you an example, the 0.473" bolt face is used on the: 243, 25-06, 260, 270, 280, 7mm-08, 308, 30-06 and probably some more.
The interesting thing about every round I just rattled off ist he brass is one of 2 different sizes. One set is based off the 308 case, while the others are based on the 30-06. The reloading books all mention that a 243 is just a 308 case necked down to 6mm.
Anyway, your 243 is constrained to a short action, and ideally a 0.473" bolt face. This means your good options to change calibers are: 22-250, 243, 6mmBR, 260, 7mm-08,308, 30BR. There are probably some more options, but those came to my mind first. If you want to change the bolt face,which costs $$), you can do any short mag round,either WSM or SAUM).
Good luck! I'm still debating between all the above calibers except 22-250 and 243. My rifle also began as a 243.
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