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Post by bryguy on Nov 2, 2016 12:10:27 GMT -5
Got one in 300 RSAUM that I traded for some fishing gear...........could it be converted to a SML or would it be to big of a PIA?
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Post by AJ on Nov 2, 2016 20:44:55 GMT -5
The biggest drawback to a Model 7 is the action is small and not very rigid. Supporting a big old porky barrel folks seem to think are necessary on a SML these days would mean a lot of flex. I have been contemplating that same thing. I have a Model 7 action that was a 308 that is blueprinted and would make a great lightweight SML, but only in that configuration. Think fluted Sendero taper barrel. Not saying you can't do a fat heavy barrel on one, but it would not be my first or second or third choice.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 5:59:39 GMT -5
The biggest drawback to a Model 7 is the action is small and not very rigid. Supporting a big old porky barrel folks seem to think are necessary on a SML these days would mean a lot of flex. I have been contemplating that same thing. I have a Model 7 action that was a 308 that is blueprinted and would make a great lightweight SML, but only in that configuration. Think fluted Sendero taper barrel. Not saying you can't do a fat heavy barrel on one, but it would not be my first or second or third choice. A modified sendero around 23" should make it a nice packin rig. Go for it!! |
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Post by moto357 on Nov 3, 2016 7:31:06 GMT -5
Smaller than a model 7, I once used a 600 action and had a big barrel (1.375 for 7" tapered to 1" @ 25)
Short answer, yes, you can absolutely use that action. Only possible drawback is the magnum bolt size
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