Quote Originally Posted by 82boy
Quote Originally Posted by SSW7
Would a standard 308 based bolt head work on a long action bolt, or as per the LA 223 need a special bolt head?
No a short action bolt head will not work on a long action. The 308 has the same dimensions on the case head as a 30/06 so a 30/06 bolt head would be the proper one.
internal dimensions are different, the firing pin will not work with the short bolt head.