conversion.

[Lightflight]

I did a search. not sure exactly still.

I have a stevens 200 in 223. can i convert this to a long action round like 30-06 of 270?

my main concern is if I can get a bolt head for it and if it will fit.

I found this bolt head

http://tinyurl.com/8o72elt

which says it wont fit.. but maybe you guys know better or have alternatives.

[devildogandboy]

what is the screw spacing on your action? is the mag centerfeed or staggered feed? if you have the long action you can convert from 223 to 30-06 by changing out the bolthead and the mag assembly. you may have to change out your firinig pin assembly also(i believe). you would also have to change out the front baffle.

[Lightflight]

it is a center feed. the magazine stays in the stock.

[Blue Avenger]

You need a .308 bolt head. a .30-06 or .270 will be to long to use as a repeater.

[Lightflight]

theoretically could i get it to work as a single shot though?

[cgeorgemo]

A Stevens 200 in .223 is a short action you will not be able to put a long action cartridge without making it a single shot rifle.
Even then you might have to remove the bolt to chamber a cartridge.

[cgeorgemo]

theoretically could i get it to work as a single shot though?

Yes if you don't mind sliding them in from the rear of the action and then putting the bolt back in. Get a short action .308 bolt head like BA said.

[BoilerUP]

I'm certain there's plenty of folks who would trade you a long action for your short action...

[cgeorgemo]

I'm certain there's plenty of folks who would trade you a long action for your short action...

Actually I would be interested in that trade if it is a SF action.

[stangfish]

Get a 308 bolthead and then use a 308 based or 284 based cartridge. The 308W is a great round. If you want a bruser go 338F or 358W. If you need finess go with a 243W, 260Rem or the 7mm-08Rem. Speed and long range 6.5-284. I know....not perfect depictions of the calibers but the OP can research out of those choices. You could also stretch it with the SAM bolt head and do a WSSM or a SAUM/WSM. Being a reloader maximizes your choices.

Just my $.02

[bootsmcguire]

In a Short Action a 30-06 will clear and eject an empty brass, but not a loaded round. To load just put round in nose first. To remove a loaded round you will have to pull the bolt.