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7 RUM action to 338 win mag?

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11 October 2011, 03:58
Baddwuf
7 RUM action to 338 win mag?
can a 7 Rum action be rebarreled to 338 win mag without and bolt face alterations or other problems? thanks
11 October 2011, 04:09
jeffeosso
yes.. might have to replace the mag box..

assuming the rum action worked as is


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11 October 2011, 05:16
Tapper2
I don't think you should have any problems. You might even find an advantage. You can shoot the heavy for caliber bullets without having to push them too far into the case. Extra long reloads will work just fine in the RUM mag. Because of this consider a 1-9 twist barrel.........Tom


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11 October 2011, 05:38
Baddwuf
no issues with the bolt face or the belt?
11 October 2011, 11:24
Westpac
quote:
Originally posted by Baddwuf:
no issues with the bolt face or the belt?


No.


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12 October 2011, 04:19
Tapper2
quote:
Originally posted by Westpac:
quote:
Originally posted by Baddwuf:
no issues with the bolt face or the belt?


No.


I agree....Tom


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