.300 win mag conversion

[jbs1966]

Hopefully someone can help me out here. I,m building an older 110 30-06 ( pre 99)into a custom 300 win mag however I’m having a problem finding a magnum bolt head for the large firing pin bolt. Any suggestions, I,d prefer to keep the large firing pin. Thanks

[Johnny_V]

I got mine from PTG, but to get the correct bolt head, you'll have to send your current bolt head to them and have them copy it in Magnum configuration.

[Zero333]

It would be cheaper to have a gunsmith (or a competent machinist) to open up your bolt face. Simple, fast and cheap(er)

[Johnny_V]

It would be cheaper to have a gunsmith (or a competent machinist) to open up your bolt face. Simple, fast and cheap(er)

At $94.50 for a new bolt head, not worth taking to a gunsmith.

http://pacifictoolandgauge.com/savage-bolt-heads/1291-precision-machined-savage-bolt-heads.html#/139-choose_savage_bolt_face-mag_bolt_face/1382-choose_shank_length-sa_10/2338-choose_lug_length-442/1598-add_bolt_alignment_cut-yes/145-ejection_port-right

[jbs1966]

Thanks for the replies, I got it in my head I could make this work. I ended up drilling out the firing pin bore and then used a carbide cutter to cut the slot for the tang inside the bolt body. Turned out great and a good sense of accomplishment.