what cal. choices for a mod.110 long bolt (300 mag now)

[lal357]

have a model 110 long bolt in 300 win mag and i'm looking to rebarrel to something that wont kill my shoulder shooting prone in f open class . what calibers would work in a long actionfor shooting 300-500yrds and if i can find a place out to 1000yrds (not likely) .this is going to be a target gun i already have hunting guns and have savages i 'm shooting in f-t/r class (223 & 308) just hate to see this thing sitting in my safe and if i cant use it then its gone next month at the gun show. i reload so wildcats would be ok i was thinking about a 20-06 but read that there isnt alot of high b.c bullets out there to load.

[bootsmcguire]

I say 6BR for target work. I love mine. Just change to a 30-06 (.473") bolthead and get single shot follower and your set. 308 is also the old work horse for long target work.

[lal357]

i actually came up with this idea today since i want to rebarrel my 308 tigershark with a criton barrel i could take the 308 varmit barrel and put it on the long action i believe the only thing i would have to do is change the bolt head out . this could be my hunting gun which means the remington 7600 that i use now could be sold to fund the project.

[bootsmcguire]

Sounds like a plan to me. I'd sell a Remmy to fund a Savage any day. ;D

[lal357]

what parts do i need to look for to swap my long action 300 win mag bolt over to a 308 ? yeah i may end up trading the remmy for another savage at the gunshow next month

[bootsmcguire]

The Bolt head will have to be changed of course. You will need a .473" head for a LA. If you are shooting F-class then you will probably go single shot anyway so you won't have to worry about the mag. If you want a repeater then you may need a mag, but try yours first it may work fine for the new cartridge.

[JCalhoun]

lal;

Don't hinder yourself with a .308 if you are wanting to shoot 1k. If you desire a short cartridge the .260REM is a great choice. If you want a little more oomph and a supply of good brass the 6.5 X 55 Swedish is a very good option.

I went .260AI on a 110 action for my F-Class rifle. It will be for sale soon if you are interested.

[Switchbarrel]

The Bolt head will have to be changed of course. You will need a .473" head for a LA. If you are shooting F-class then you will probably go single shot anyway so you won't have to worry about the mag.


Another option to consider that would also require the bolt head swap... .284 Win. throated for 175-180 gr. bullets.
The 7's have very good BC #'s as I'm sure you're aware.

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/index.php/topic,3015823.msg29077341.html#msg29077341

http://www.6mmbr.com/gunweek088.html

-Rick

[lal357]

i've been kicking around different ideas and cal. choices .1 is to do a 6mm br most of my shooting will be at 300 with a match held once a month at 500yrds. the reason the 308 came up is becuase i have a mod.12 in 308 varmint fluted factory bbl that i'm thinking about turning into a 6br then take the 308 barrel and put it on the 100 long action . with a gun show coming up i'm also thinking of trading my rem 7600 30-06 and the sav.110 in 300 mag for a short action to work with i just hate opening my dafe up and see those just sit their ....so many guns so many choices.