Ruger 77 30-06 to magnum bolt face?

[omega1]

I have an older Ruger 77 in 30-06 that I was thinking of having rebarreled but was wondering how much of a problem it would be to have it converted to a magnum bolt face? Would it be worth the expense and hassle?

 

[Will Henry]

Easily done and no problem if you want a magnum. The only issue is that you can't go back! WH

 

[TaperPin]

My magnum m77 feed rails/magazine/follower wouldn’t feed a non magnum cartridge - I have no idea if you would need new magazine parts, but probably.

 

[TaperPin]

There was a used m77 300 win mag at Sheels for $400 a few weeks back. You are probably money ahead to sell your rifle and by a magnum to rebarrel.

 

[omega1]

hmmm, might need to modify plans