Hello all. Im relatively new to bolt action rifles (mostly a precision gasser) but wanting to dabble in bolt actions.
Wife has an older Savage 110 7mm rem mag she used for hunting but hasnt shot it in atleast 12+ years. I was looking to change it up some and thought about going to 7mm prc. My question is, without making this some over the top build, what's all needed for the conversation?
I figured a nice chassis wouldn't hurt (maybe in the $500ish range...maybe a MDT LSS-LX). I'd prefer to spend the money on a quality barrel (criterion). I just don't know what twist is best for 7mm prc. also, would the bolt face need to be swapped? I'm sure I'll have to swap to a magazine base as well but that will depend on the chassis.
Also, what is needed to convert it from an internal magazine (blind mag) to a box fed? Just swap out the bottom metal?
My goal with this rifle is a solid longer range (1200-1500 yards) rifle without trying to break the bank.
Wife has an older Savage 110 7mm rem mag she used for hunting but hasnt shot it in atleast 12+ years. I was looking to change it up some and thought about going to 7mm prc. My question is, without making this some over the top build, what's all needed for the conversation?
I figured a nice chassis wouldn't hurt (maybe in the $500ish range...maybe a MDT LSS-LX). I'd prefer to spend the money on a quality barrel (criterion). I just don't know what twist is best for 7mm prc. also, would the bolt face need to be swapped? I'm sure I'll have to swap to a magazine base as well but that will depend on the chassis.
Also, what is needed to convert it from an internal magazine (blind mag) to a box fed? Just swap out the bottom metal?
My goal with this rifle is a solid longer range (1200-1500 yards) rifle without trying to break the bank.
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