Rem700LTR 308 conversion to 6BR

[willismi]

Hey Guys

I am having Shilen re-barrel my Rem700LTR from 308 to 6BR.
My question is: Will the bolt/firing pin require and modifications?

 

[Forum Boss]

No mandatory mods required. But if you shoot real hot loads you may want to get the firing pin bushed. Greg Tannel does this work.

Otherwise, if you stick to CCI primers you should be OK. You may see a little cratering, but that's primarily flow into the space around the firing pin.

 

[Wild_Bill]

I have a Rem 700 VLS that was converted from a 243 when new to a 6mmBR i use Rem 7 1/2, CCI450, Russian standard and magnum, PMC) the standard Russian, win, and Fed primers flatten with max loads but i have nor pierced a single one with bullets as heavy as 80gr but i would reccomend the Rem 7 1/2, CCI450 and Russian Magnum primers if you dont bush the firing pin. I dont believe you need to as with one of these you will find a great load. If you try to use the mag in standard form mine will feed them if i place the rounds right at the back of the mag box or you can search for the thread on modifying the box to suit i usualy use a single shot follower as it is just as fast single loading.

Cheers Bill
Australia

 

[willismi]

Thanks for the advice!!

I plan on shooting the Seirra 107gr MK. CCI primmers.

What did you mean by "get the firing pin bushed"?