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19 February 2003, 22:47
<bendtsen>
Rem 700 SA 222rem
Hello Gents

I have just been offered a short action 700 in 222rem by a friend. My question would be is is possible to open up the boltface to 30-06 size or even mag size (.532) for us whith a WSM?
Being a Mauser guy my knowledge of 700's is somewhat limited, yet!

brgds
Bendtsen
19 February 2003, 23:55
Jay, Idaho
Yes, opening the bolt is done a lot. You will have to install a Sako type extractor or do the machining to the bolt snout to permit a Remington extractor to be installed. In the US a lot of folks just trade bolts to get what they want.
20 February 2003, 03:23
Jim Kobe
The Sako extractor mod is the way to go, but if you are thinking of going the WSM route, it may be a mistake. IMHO the Remington Short actions are too short for this cartridge and they probably would not feed correctly. Stick with something it was made for like the .308 or 7-08 etc. I do the Sako extractor for $105
20 February 2003, 03:58
<JBelk>
Bendtsen-----

The ejector is too close to the center of the bolt for the magnum cases but they work fine for 308 sized.
20 February 2003, 05:29
<bendtsen>
Tx Alot

Will probably make a light 7-08 of it, for Roe and Fallow Deer.

Brgds
Bendtsen
20 February 2003, 15:48
Sysephus
If the 6 mm bore is legal for fallow/Roe deer why not a 6 X 45 (.223 w/ a 6mm bullet.... or the 6 X 47Imp ( a 222 RemMag w/ a 6mm bullet) ?

With 3000 fps , low recoil, noise and super accurate, certainly enough for a small deer.
21 February 2003, 09:18
<bendtsen>
Unfortunatly min. is 6.5 mil for Fallow, sika, redstag, moose and boar. With a certain energy level also! Not that a 243 couldn't do it, but I would be in trouble with the law!

brgrds
Bendtsen