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MCT54 · April 20, 2009, 11:12 AM

Hello All

This is my first post and I would like some info on this rifle Commerical FN Mauser (JC HIGGINS MODEL 50) and what Caliber I can safely change it too.

I would like to rebarrel it to .338 Lapua, but have some concerns about the magazine box and reshaping the feed ramp? I have an old copy of BOLT ACTION rifles by Frank De Haas and in there he says that these actions were made in the late 40's and when the new models came out for magnums all they did was lengthen the mag well and so forth.

I guess my question would be, would it be safe to do the modifications for the .338 Lapua on this action?

Thanks Mct54

April 20, 2009, 11:12 AM	#1
MCT54 Junior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 2	Commerical FN Mauser (JC HIGGINS MODEL 50) Hello All This is my first post and I would like some info on this rifle Commerical FN Mauser (JC HIGGINS MODEL 50) and what Caliber I can safely change it too. I would like to rebarrel it to .338 Lapua, but have some concerns about the magazine box and reshaping the feed ramp? I have an old copy of BOLT ACTION rifles by Frank De Haas and in there he says that these actions were made in the late 40's and when the new models came out for magnums all they did was lengthen the mag well and so forth. I guess my question would be, would it be safe to do the modifications for the .338 Lapua on this action? Thanks Mct54