Long action 233

[coance]

I have a 111 that started out as a 2506. I am thinking of rebarrel to a 223. Could I get by with only changing the barrel and bolt head?
Thanks for any help

[hereinaz]

And magazine...

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[savagecornmuffin]

22-250 would save you having to change the bolt head.

[bsekf]

Changing the bolt head on a LA is a pain........ I just bought a new LA 223 bolt from Numrich. Easy.... change bolts, screw in barrel, set headspace and shoot. Ah, the simplicity of Savage!

Bill

[rbp75503]

Make sure to measure the firing pin diameter to determine if you have the small dia pin or the older style firing pin before ordering the bolthead.

I am in the middle of converting a LA from .243 to 300 BLK. .223 magazine purchase may end up being the hard part of the conversion.
If I can't make a .223 center feed blind mag work, then I will have to purchase a new bottom metal and have it inlet. Probably will go with CDI.

Bsekf suggestion on buying a complete bolt from Numrich has merit. Buying just the bolthead usually requires buying an extractor & ejector kit from another source.

[hereinaz]

The changes across some calibers can be done, but it can be more involved as you go. The cost of a new bolt is half to a third of the cost of just an action. Frankly you might find a LA .223 on gunbroker, sell your gun, and come out ahead... or, get the Cabelas 12 fv on sale now and do what you will with it.

But, if I always did the smart thing, I wouldnt have as much fun. :) I have been down the rabbit hole. Come join us if you want.

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[coance]

I was looking into this because I have a LA and found a deal on a bolt head and barrel for 223. Might eventually also get a 204 barrel which should take the same bolt head. From what I gather the only real problem I would have would be the magazine feed? Kinda thing I might be better in the end just getting a cheap axis 223 and use the LA I have for something else. Thanks for all the replies

[hereinaz]

I was looking into this because I have a LA and found a deal on a bolt head and barrel for 223. Might eventually also get a 204 barrel which should take the same bolt head. From what I gather the only real problem I would have would be the magazine feed? Kinda thing I might be better in the end just getting a cheap axis 223 and use the LA I have for something else. Thanks for all the replies

I would look at a Cabelas 12fv for $368 before an Axis. Get it in .204 or .223.

Good luck.

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