Gunsmithing is it possible to make surgeon in 308 into a WSM?

[6Dasher]

Hi,

Does anyone know what is involved in making a 308 surgeon into a WSM surgeon? I know the bolt has to be changed, aka a new bolt, but what about the load port?

 

[The Animal]

Re: is it possible to make surgeon in 308 into a WSM?

Ask Preston or one of the guys from Surgeon if it's recommended and what they can do to accommodate you. They'll give you a straight answer.

http://www.surgeonrifles.com/contact-us/

 

[BBeyer]

Re: is it possible to make surgeon in 308 into a WSM?

On most actions the bolt face can be opened up, saving the expense of a new bolt. Not good if your going to go switch barrel and one is still going to be a 308 based ctg. Once its opened I dont believe it can be reduced. Ive had Kelbly open a couple of Stolles for me you would never know they didnt come that way.

 

[6Dasher]

Re: is it possible to make surgeon in 308 into a WSM?

The bolt is a non-issue, I'll just get a second bolt. I just want to know of the action needs any work or if it's not passible at all.

 

[RADcustom]

Re: is it possible to make surgeon in 308 into a WSM?

The issues will depend on how you intend to feed it. The feed lips need to be opened up for the WSM if feeding from a BDL style setup.

 

[6Dasher]

Re: is it possible to make surgeon in 308 into a WSM?

AICS stock/mags

 

[RADcustom]

Re: is it possible to make surgeon in 308 into a WSM?

Then a bolt with the proper size face is all you need.

 

[LR-WSM]

Re: is it possible to make surgeon in 308 into a WSM?

I don't have a non magnum action to measure the bottom magazine cut out but you will definitely have to widen it, at least the back 2/3's allowing for case head and side wall taper. I am running a long action 300WSM with 208 A-maxs loaded to 2.935 COAL. What bullets do you plan on running and how do you want it set up?

On a short action I'd look at a SAUM over a WSM set up. That should give you a little better seating capabilities using a DBM

 

[6Dasher]

Re: is it possible to make surgeon in 308 into a WSM?

185 scenars most likely.

I'll look into the SAUM.