Savage 11 convert from .308 to .223

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08-04-2017, 12:48 PM
homer76

Savage 11 convert from .308 to .223

Hey everyone,

I have a Savage 11 in .308 that I would like to convert to .223. It is a centerfeed, factory DBM, top bolt release, no accutrigger (phew, I wish Savage would just stick with one design). I have no issues with changing the barrel and have the bolt head with parts. I was just wondering if the DBM will take a .223 magazine?

Thanks in advance.
08-04-2017, 10:39 PM
sharpshooter

Yes, all of the short action magazines will fit into your magazine frame.
08-05-2017, 01:13 AM
hereinaz

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Originally Posted by sharpshooter

Yes, all of the short action magazines will fit into your magazine frame.

The .223 magazine is the same as .308, but savage rivets in a spacer pushing the cartridges forward, and uses a shorter follower and spring.

Some .223 baffles have a little wing that shortens the stroke on the bolt as well.

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08-05-2017, 07:35 AM
foxx

^^^^Not quite. The mag box, spring and follower for the .308 is considerably different than the .223.

Both use the same bottom cap and bottom metal/frame for the stock.
08-05-2017, 01:14 PM
homer76

Thanks for the replies everyone!
08-05-2017, 07:44 PM
hereinaz

Quote:

Originally Posted by foxx

^^^^Not quite. The mag box, spring and follower for the .308 is considerably different than the .223.

Both use the same bottom cap and bottom metal/frame for the stock.

True.

My point was the magazines are pretty much the same exterior shape and size. It is the guts inside the .223 magazine that has a spacer for a smaller follower, and of course the feed lips, etc. So, you can't change a .308 to .223 or the other way.

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