Author Topic: Does this make sense? (Read 434 times)

fknipfer · « **on:** April 14, 2006, 05:58:21 PM »

I have a really nice FN Fabrique with Mauser action in a 30-06 caliber. This was made from a 1951 FN Mauser made for the Belgium Army in 30-06 caliber so it has the same barrel it was made with. It shoots really well .500 to .750 groups whenever its not to windy and I can get my breathing correct. I was thinking about converting it to a .300 Winchester Magnum, the action and barrel are strong enough so all I would have to do it have the chamber reamed out to the .300 Mag dimensions. The 30-06 and the .300mag rounds are the same overall length. 3.334" long so the magazine compartment would not need changing. I have read a lot of stories about how flat the .300 Mag shoots and the range and energy loads it carries. I have another 30-06 in a Remington 7600 which shoot well and is a nice hunting gun so I am not cutting my nose off despite my face.
Any opinions you guys can give me will be appreciated.

Thank you,
fknipfer

old06 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2006, 07:40:25 PM »

You will also have to have the bolt face opened up for the bigger magnum head. If this my gun I would keep it as is if you have to have a 300mag the money you would spend you could pick up a econ model.

Curly · « **Reply #2 on:** April 15, 2006, 01:21:52 AM »

If you look at the Hornady light mags, the ballistics are very close to the 300 Win mag. This includes trajectory, and down range energy.

victorcharlie · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2006, 06:23:45 AM »

I'd keep it an 06, and if I needed more power I'd go to a bigger caliber, not a faster bullet of the same caliber.

fknipfer · « **Reply #4 on:** April 15, 2006, 06:47:53 AM »

Thanks you for the answers, I think I will redo the stock and make it real pretty and keep it the way it is. Thats a good idea about looking for a cheap one and Hornady ammo is another. I think I will go buy some and try it out. Have a nice weekend gentlemen and thanks again.

fknipfer

lilabner · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2006, 06:49:12 AM »

What you are considering is a crap shoot. There is a chance the rifle will not shoot as well as it does now. I wouldn't take the risk, but maybe the rifle isn't one of your favorites. That would make a difference.