I have a 110 LA that was machined as a short action, 223 including the plug in the mag to keep it to a 223 length box. I am wanting to change out the barrel to for a 338 RCM, which is a short action magnum that is 308cal in length. I have a handful of questions to start on this build.

Is there enough strength left in the bolt head (.532" dia) to actually do this? I know I can get a new bolt head from eabco.com. Has anyone converted a short action 110 to a short action mag round? Likes / dislikes / problems? Has anyone converted to a 308 external box mag? What other issues should I look at or have to solve?

Thank you for your help! Cheers.