will ejector&extractor from 223 bolthead work in 308?

[SergNG]

Hi guys!

I'm thinking about re-barreling my 12fv in 223 to 308 (or maybe 6.5x47 lapua). I will need to replace bolthead and front baffle, and my question is: can I remove extractor&ejector from 223 bolthead and use them in 308 bolthead? Or they are different so I have to buy a complete 308 bolthead?

Thanks
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Serg

[GaCop]

To my knowledge, you should be able to transfer those parts to a new bolt head. If I'm off base, someone will chime in and correct me.

[sharpshooter]

.223 extractors are longer and will not work for a standard .473 bolt head. You can trim some from the outside edge and it will work fine. The rest of the parts are the same.

[SergNG]

.223 extractors are longer and will not work for a standard .473 bolt head. You can trim some from the outside edge and it will work fine. The rest of the parts are the same.


Thank you, seems it would be better to get a complete bolthead then :)