short cartridges in a long action(308 in a 110)

[strut64]

I am considering a rebarrel to a 260 but use it in a 110 used for long action cartridges( eg 270, 30-06) my question is what problems in feeding from a stagger feed mag? Would I have to install a block or a short mag? Thanks in advance

[stomp442]

No problems at all. I have a lot of short action cartridges built on long actions. Even the 22-250 feeds fine.

[rjtfroggy]

I have a 260rem. on a Stevens 200 LA other than the barrel and normal head spacing absolutely no problem. Feeds 140gr. SMK'S flawlessly.
Go for it, you won't regret it.

[bsekf]

I have all long actions, don't have to worry about OAL. Never had any trouble feeding, I try to load with the base against the back of the mag box. 6.5x47, 308, 260, 7-08, 22-250

[darkker]

Yep +1
Any problems you are likely to encounter are centered around Savages QC.
I shoot a 22-250 and 6.5 Creedmoor, both built on Long actions(30-06 originally).

Barrel change and away I went.

[hnts4fun]

Same for me; 260 CBI on a 110 action and antelope have come to tremble in this rifle's presence :)

[mousemotors]

I have two long actions barreled with 7mm08, no problems at all. Actually I think it is better than using a short action. When reloading you have no problems with proper COAL like you may have with a short action blind mag.

[Bigeclipse]

The only issue I can see is to make sure you have the appropriate bolt face right?

[mousemotors]

Yes sir

[foxx]

I also have a .260 in a l/a stagger feed. No problems at all. using 30-06 mag, too. and yes, make sure the carts are loaded into the mag with base all the way back in the mag.

[FEENIX]

The only issue I can see is to make sure you have the appropriate bolt face right?

See list below (courtesy of JEC Customs) ...


Short actions with a bolt face .Dia of .470 +/-
225 Winchester, 22/250 Remingtion, 6mm Norma BR, 243 Win, 250 Savage, 260 Rem,
6.5/284 Norma, 7/08 Rem, 284 win, 300 Savage, 308 Win, 338 Federal, 35 Rem, and
the 358 Winchester.


Long actions with a bolt face .DIA of .470 +/-
220 Swift, 6mm Rem, 240 Weatherby Mag, 257 Roberts, 25-06 Rem,
6.5x55 Swedish, 270 Win, 7x57 Mauser, 7x64 Brenneke, 280 Rem, 30/06 Springfield,
8mm Mauser, 338/06 A Square, and the 35 Whelen.

[foxx]

ALso, the FAQ section has a list of most all the cartridges showing what the bolt heads are. Very helpful.

[EvanB]

So, anyone have a takeoff .308 barrel to sell or swap?

[foxx]

So, anyone have a takeoff .308 barrel to sell or swap?

At least once a week someone is selling one here in the member classifieds. $15 per year for them and the technical articles. Best investment you'll ever make.

[jim_k]

So, anyone have a takeoff .308 barrel to sell or swap?

I bought one for a Savage 110 in .308 Win on Ebay or Amazon, I can't remember which. Under $100 for a takeoff barrel, and it shoots 5-6" group at 300 yards (20 shots). YMMV. If you want one more accurate, go to the Shilen website and get a prefit blued 22" sporter lightweight barrel, small shank, of course.