Changing 308 to 223

I have a 308 Tactical that I'm considering changing to a 223. Beside the bolt head and extractor does the firing pin need to be changed ? And of course a 223 magazine

Thank you

As long as the firing pin is a good fit with the bolthead you acquire no need for a firing pin. You will want the 223 front baffle also.

As usual "you da man"

It might be a good idea to change the barrel, as well.

Pete

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Originally Posted by Robinhood

You will want the 223 front baffle also.

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It is not really required though. All it does is limit the reward movement of the bolt so it does not go much past the rear of the round.
When I converted my 308 to 223, I just re used the original baffle and have zero issues.