Article: Long Action 223 Build

[BoilerUP]

You can view the page at http://www.savageshooters.com/content.php?152-Long-action-223-build

[CharlieNC]

Very nice. It's great to restore and use something of sentimental value! I love pheasant hunting with the Browning side-by-side my Uncle gave me years ago. Any challenges mating the short action dbm up to the long action? How does it feed? I may be interested in doing a similar project.

[wbm]

Great build....back in the day when Savage had some of their .223 models on long actions I had one....really shot well.

How do you get the 223 cartridge to feed in the 308 magazine?

[BoilerUP]

I am using CDI's Savage long action/308 mag DBM that uses 308 AICS magazines, vs. their "traditional" long action DBM that uses 300WM magazines.

I use AICS 223 magazines; they are polymer, hold 10 rounds, and fit any DBM that uses AICS-style 308 magazines.

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[rrflyer]

Congrats on a very nice rifle and a great write up!


Well done!

[dwwalters]

I like it, I am getting ready to start working on my first bolt gun which was a Savage Tactical 110 LA in 223. I have also neglected this rifle for years and am going to bring it back to life. Im thinking of shortning the barrel and adding a surefire muzzle brake to it and a new stock, cerokoting it desert tan.

[NotoriousAPP]

What did you have to do with your bolt to have it run .223? I have a 30-06 long action and I would like to convert it back and forth between .223 and 30-06.

[scope eye]

If you would have a part number, that would be helpful.

Dean

[scope eye]

will this work?

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/165455/ptg-bolt-head-savage-10-110-series-223-bolt-face-right-hand

[scope eye]

will this work? or this

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/548296/savage-arms-bolt-head-short-action-savage-10-to-16-push-feed-right-hand-223-remington

[scope eye]

SSS sells an adapter for the two different bolt heads. and may even have a bolt head.

Dean