2007-12-18 08:40:05 · 10 answers · asked by mark p 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
As a Gunsmith, it would possible with some rifles, but hardly a practical or sensible thing to do.. It would be expensive and not cost efficient.You would be much better off just buying another rifle altogether in 300 Win Mag caliber
2007-12-18 10:45:56 · answer #1 · answered by JD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You realize that the added length of the .300 WinMag cartridge might give you some feeding issues, do you not?
I am not a fan of the .30-'06. Not that I think there is anything wrong with it, just that it bores me half to death. Even so, I'd not try to convert a .30-'06 to a .300 WinMag.
Unless you have a burning desire to burn up to 25% more powder to get no more than 100 fps more velocity, stay with the '06.
FWIW, I've had some unfortunate results with the .300 WinMag. I know the fault was in the rifle, not the cartridge, but it could not help colouring my opinion of the .300 WinMag.
Doc
2007-12-20 00:50:09 · answer #2 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the best rifle to convert (not concert) to .300 Win Mag. is the 1917 Enfield. Very strong and a nice rifle to handle.
2007-12-18 17:40:08 · answer #3 · answered by NAnZI pELOZI's Forced Social 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who, What, Where, Why and How?* I am not sure what you are asking but I prefer the 30-06, because when you have a 30-06 you don't need any other rifle.* You have a larger variety of bullet weights to choose from & it will take down any kind of game in North America.*
2007-12-18 16:49:18 · answer #4 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
one question? leads to my question? Why would anybody want to convert an 06 to 300 win mag? Most people go the other way. What you are asking is sort of like taking a souped up 390 out of a ford pickup and replacing it with a six banger.
2007-12-19 11:08:35 · answer #5 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, but I've never heard of a rifle concert before.
2007-12-18 16:44:48 · answer #6 · answered by boker_magnum 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rechambering and opening the bolt face isn't impossible, but it's a lot of work for the small difference in performance. Clymer and your gunsmith will be happy, though.
2007-12-18 16:55:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible.
My dad had an '06 rechambered for .308 Norma Mag.
Take it to a qualified gunsmith for this work and you won't be sorry!
2007-12-18 16:49:12 · answer #8 · answered by Lonnie P 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it would be cheaper to just go buy a new gun in 300 mag
2007-12-18 16:57:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
which end of the barrel do you blow on, during this concert ?
or, is there another way to play it ????????????
2007-12-18 17:24:27 · answer #10 · answered by Roger W 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋