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moecarama
09-17-2013, 11:22 PM
I found a 300wsm today with action screw spacing is 4.27" and considered buying it for a .243 build.

1.) I also have a 111 action on hand and thought about switching the boltheads and moving this 300wsm barrel over to it for a shorty build on a long action.Will there be any issues with the change on boltheads?

2.) What issues or problems might I encounter with this project?
jdpenterprises
09-18-2013, 06:59 AM
Look into the aftermarket stock options for the 4.27". I built a 308 on. 4.27" and found limited availability, at least for my cheap budget anyway.

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wbm
09-18-2013, 09:43 AM
What issues or problems might I encounter with this project?

If the 300WSM is a large shank....and it probably is....you will have to get a large shank .243 barrel to take it's place. If the 30-06 is a small shank....and it probably is....the large shank 300WSM will not fit.
moecarama
09-18-2013, 02:10 PM
I have a Stockade LRBR , Choate Varmit,and a B&C Medalist w/ 4.27" spacing ready to go.
Look into the aftermarket stock options for the 4.27". I built a 308 on. 4.27" and found limited availability, at least for my cheap budget anyway.

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moecarama
09-18-2013, 02:17 PM
If the 300WSM is a large shank....and it probably is....you will have to get a large shank .243 barrel to take it's place. If the 30-06 is a small shank....and it probably is....the large shank 300WSM will not fit.

I did'nt look closely at the barrell nut to determine if it was a large or small shank. This is the first time I have come across one of these critters. I pawn shop hop a lot looking for something to build upon. I can get it for a good price ;I might just purchase and trade or hold onto it for awhile. Hmmm...need to take another look at that beast.

Thx
moecarama
09-20-2013, 06:29 PM
Well, this one is going to remain a 300WSM got it for a good price.
Rebuild Specs:
26" Varmit 1:10 twist lg shank - recoil lug - barrel nut ordering from from Jim @ NSS next week.
Parts laying around:B&C Medalist A2 w/ Karsten cheek piece/Nss comp trigger/ burris XTR rings and bases/Millett TRS-1 4-16x50 and homemade biathlon sling from Alice Pack straps estimated weight 14#

Thanks.. for the email info and parts list for the previous conversion attempt.