338 fed to 338 06

[slipp]

Has anyone considered a conversion from 338 fed to say 338 06 in a tika or sako rifle is it worth the time what would it cost can it be done slipp

 

[ekoso]

those brass come from different families, and i cant see it being a cheap conversion, ie. new reciever and bolt/mag. If you wanted a 338-06, the best way would be to get a 06 family rifle and have it rebarreled. I will be rebarelling my xbolt from 25-06 to 338-06 this summer and am a big fan of the caliber.

 

[A&Shuntr]

the Tikka T-3 is perfect for this, just add the 30-06 length mag. and set the barrel back enough to clean up the chamber with the .338-06 reamer. Doesn't get much cheaper or easier than this.

 

[ekoso]

the Tikka T-3 is perfect for this, just add the 30-06 length mag. and set the barrel back enough to clean up the chamber with the .338-06 reamer. Doesn't get much cheaper or easier than this.

my apologies, I had no idea

 

[chappy]

i don't think a 338 06 will cleanup a 338 fed chamber. probably need to set the barrel back or use an ackley 338 06 reamer.

 

[A&Shuntr]

Is there an echo in here?

 

[A&Shuntr]

You only need to loose .00575" at the old .338 Fed shoulder. I've done it a couple of times.

 

[blargon]

Tikka T3 are all long action, so can be done. Sako are cartridge specific lengths, so cannot chamber a long cartridge in a short action.

 

[slipp]

Thanks for the reply now do you have a ballpark figure on the gun smithing involved. Slipp

 

[Mighty Peace]

Tikka T3 are all long action, so can be done. Sako are cartridge specific lengths, so cannot chamber a long cartridge in a short action.

Soo true. For a Sako m75 rifle, you need a "IV" size action. The reason I know is I built a 338-06AI with a new barrel off a new m75 Greywolf that was a 25-06.

I use Norma & Weatherby (made by Norma) headstamped 338-06AS brass.

My guess costs with reamer maybe couple hundred plus new clip for rifle. Budget for $400.

 

[slipp]

hey guys thanks for all the info one more question anyone recommend a gunsmith in ontario that could do this job thanks slipp

 

[Mighty Peace]

double posted for some reason

 

[Mighty Peace]

That I cannot help you with. I imagine a fellow or 2 CGN from Ontario will give you what you need.

If you were in northern Alberta, I would so Corlanes / Rocky Mountain rifles in Dawson Creek, BC.

 

[The Hermit]

I have a beautiful Cooper chambered in 338.06 with a Swaro scope for sale on here...

 

[bearhunter]

You're about 12 years late to reply to his last post ;-)

 

[A&Shuntr]

I figure he was just wanting to pump his EE ad for some extra advertising?