converting 223 to 260

[mytwo60]

Hello,

I am new to this barrel switching deal. I have a model 12 in .223. So far I have removed the old barrel (took me all day),
removed the old magazine and replaced it with a (.243, 308) mag and a new follower. I've also replaced the bolt head to (.473) face.

My question is this:

I have loaded a blank round (stand length) in the mag and noticed the bolth head extends past the base of the round.
So there is no way for me to load a round into the chamber from the mag. Is this normal converting from at 223 to a .473 short action case?

Looks like I will only be able to load a round one at time by hand.

[darkker]

The (don't know the correct names) piece of the bolt head that doesn't actually lock in the reciever, just floats on the race-way and keeps the bolt alfoat needs changed. NOT the actual bolt head, the next piece back towards the shooter, has a "longer" shoulder. This keeps the bolt from coming back farther than necissary with the 223 cases. You can either cut it in half, or buy a new one from brownells for $ 5 bucks.

I actually may have the one you need. If you want to pay me the postage, send me a pm. and I'll look in the morning.

[dolomite_supafly]

This is the part darkker is talking about if you need a picture.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v446/Adyth/Savage/boltlugquestion.jpg

It defiantely sounds like it needs to be replaced or shortened.

Dolomite

[mytwo60]

Awesome!

Thanks!

[Netz]

I may be in the same boat, I have an early110E intermediate action (J) and did basically the same change (.223 to .243)
I have not installed my mag box so I cannot check for this same problem.

I have one question about the bolt baffle change. If the Bolt baffle is thinner, shouldn't the bolt head be changed to match the baffle as the bolt retaining pin will be in the wrong location causing a gap between the bolt head and baffle?
Curt

[Netz]

Here are some pictures of the bolt I posted a while back.
Curt

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a92/Netz_/100_52283.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a92/Netz_/100_52343.jpg

[Netz]

I've overlooked the extension on the short action baffles, here is a link to one pictured.
http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php/topic,23866.0.html

Mine has the one pictured in my photos (naturally) and you must have the one in the link.
so as stated you just need to change the baffle.
Curt