Ruger Hawkeye 7mm mag to 458 Win.

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28 November 2009, 07:30

Snowwolfe

Ruger Hawkeye 7mm mag to 458 Win.

Have a chance to pick up a new Hawkeye in 7mm Rem Mag pretty cheap. Really do not have a need for it but was wondering how difficult it would be to convert to 458 Win?
I know it needs a new barrel and possibly the action glassed and stock pinned but was wondering about potenital feeding issues, if any.
Thank you

My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.

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Information on Ammoguide about
the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR
What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR.
476AR,
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29 November 2009, 00:19

JBrown

quote:
Originally posted by Snowwolfe:
was wondering about potenital feeding issues, if any.
Thank you

There is a possibility that the larger diameter bullets and case mouth will cause a problem, but it should be easy to correct(by a knowledgeable smith). The best thing to do is to load it up with a magazine full of 458 and rack them through. Then you will know.

I did the same thing in a Mark X (7mmRM to 458WM). When I checked feeding with the 7mm barrel in place it seemed to feed the 458s better than the 7mm RM that is was designed for.

Jason

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29 November 2009, 04:06

jeffeosso

the ruger has a TROUGH for a feeding ramp ...
we've only had one with feeding issues going to 458 AR

29 November 2009, 04:50

Snowwolfe

Thanks guys. Unfortunately the company (Davidsons) that was selling these in stainless left handed for $489 sold out. Bummer, will keep on eye out for another.

My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.

29 November 2009, 04:52

Con

You might need a lighter contoured barrel ... from memory the 7mmRemMag is a lighter contour than the 30 or 338 magnums and this is evident in a narrower forend. Again ... from memory.

Metal work wise ... piece of cake.
Cheers...
Con