ed-u-ma-kation needed

[grywlf52]

Hello all,
After running a new 6.8 SPC II and ordering a can for it, I have decided to convert my Savage 110 (currently in .223) over to a 6.8. I have emailed several sponsors from the site here inquiring about barrels and have browsed some of the discussions.

Short of all of that, what do I need to convert my .223 over to a 6.8 other than a new barrel and bolt? That and what go/no-go gauges to I need. Two are listed 6.8 SPC and the 6.8 SPC Ackely improved. I want the new barrel to be the 6.8 SPC II and not SAAMI.

Thanks in advance.

[GaCop]

A barrel mag box/follower and bolt head would be the main things you will need. IIRC, a gunsmith/machinist may be able to open up your 223 bolt head to .421" feed the 6.8 SPC. The feed lips on your mag could be tweeked to feed the 6.8.

[grywlf52]

Thanks GACop. Placing the order with Sin-Arms. Hoping he can do the bolt too. Will find out when he replies to the email. Pulled the rifle out of the safe last night and it is actually a 112 and not 110 like my failing memory thought. Put it on the scale and wow, 16 pounds. 26" barrel and Choate SS stock and Harris bipod. Glad I am only getting a 20" barrel for the 6.8 Depending on how much it still weighs I may end up have it fluted. Definately not going to be a gun for stalking or hunting in the mountains.

[hunter2]

Good luck with the transfer. More companies are making shells for the 6.8 all the time. If you are thinking of getting rid of the 223 barrel, pm me.

[GaCop]

6.8 will be a good 300 to 400 yard cartridge and recoil like a 223. Right now, Silver States Armory produces some of the best ammunition. Hornady shoots well too.

[grywlf52]

Agree with the Silver State. Have about 100. I reload my own and am using the 95 gr Barnes TTSX. Worked nice on a six point I got at 225 yards the first week of season. Trying to get out some more and continune to see the results. Factory ammo just isn't running hot enough for me. I have the SPC II chamber which allows for better velocity and hotter loads as it reduces the pressure more than the SAAMI spec.

So far no luck getting a bolt for it. Need it for a Savage 112 (long/short action - pulled it out to verify). No one has one in all of the places I have checked, emailed and called. Savage no longer make it either. Having issues getting through paypal for membership here so looks like the long boat and mailing in a check of MO to access the classifieds here. Anybody got a lead on a bolt in the classifieds before I make the decision to just send this bolt in to get opened up?

Thanks

[grywlf52]

After almost 3 dozen emails and a helluva lot of searching, I found a guy to do a bolt for me. $100-a bit high but he is making it and it will be complete with all of the pins, springs detent ball and extractor. I am sending him my receiver and complete bolt for size and fitting. He is going to true and time the action for both bolts. Total price is $250. Good news is I get to keep the gun in both calibers.

[GaCop]

To be honest with you, a true and time for the 6.8 in a Savage action is really not necessary but, if your going to make it a switch barrel precision rifle it's worth it in the long run. Over all, the price is not bad working with two bolts.