Can't give a definitive response but I took a Model 11 from 243 to 223 with just a bolt head and front baffle and experienced no problem. Now I am also using a Model 12 223 Heavy Varmint barrel as well.
Anybody have experience converting the Savage Model 12 F-TR (target action, single shot) .308 to .223?
I understand it is just a barrel and bolt face change? To me, I would think the feed ramp would be too low, as the center of the barrel will be higher because of the smaller caliber?
Thanks in advance.
Can't give a definitive response but I took a Model 11 from 243 to 223 with just a bolt head and front baffle and experienced no problem. Now I am also using a Model 12 223 Heavy Varmint barrel as well.
Single shot target model? Didn't know there was a feed ramp. Cartridge just lays in the bottom of the receiver and bolt pushes it forward?
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This is the part Im thinking I need to get from MidwayUSA: Savage Arms Bolt Head Short Action Savage 10 to 16 Push Feed 223 Remington
Will I need to get any other parts: firing pin, firing pin spring, ejector or extractor? Or will everything from my .308 bolt transfer over?
As long as it’s this, everything will transfer. The Ejector & Extractor will come from the 308 Bolt Head. Everything else just stays in the bolt as it is.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1778434934?pid=548296
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This. Again, these have no Ejector, which can be purchased atGunShack. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1778631467?pid=631467
However, the 12F uses this bolt handle. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1778193602?pid=193602
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So why would you need a whole new bolt? As stated a new bolt head and front bolt baffle can be bought through Gun Shack for much less than a whole bolt. They are simple to swap, I did it with a Model 11 from 243 to 223. Took about 20 minutes, only because I dropped the ball.
So from Gun Shack, all I need to order is the short action bolt head and front bolt baffle? Do I need a different firing pin?
If you already have all the other parts then yes, all you need is the bolt & baffle. No firing pin if you already have one. You indicated needing a complete bolt. I though this was different from the beginning portion of your thread which I previously answered & provided the link. The baffle isn’t even necessary but will work better.
Both parts are here. https://www.gunshack.com/savage-parts/savage-bolt-head
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