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Scorch · March 6, 2013, 02:52 PM

There are issues with converting this rifle to 30-06. Primary one is you will not be able to fit 30-06 ammo in the magazine unless it is seated shorter than SAAMI spec. As suggested, you can get a short-chambered barrel and convert to 7X57, or any of the cartridges based on the 308 Winchester. A Boyds or other drop-in stock is a quick way to bring the appearance around. A Timney trigger is also a nice addition. Quick, easy, done. Price= about $400-$500.

March 6, 2013, 02:52 PM	#7
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	There are issues with converting this rifle to 30-06. Primary one is you will not be able to fit 30-06 ammo in the magazine unless it is seated shorter than SAAMI spec. As suggested, you can get a short-chambered barrel and convert to 7X57, or any of the cartridges based on the 308 Winchester. A Boyds or other drop-in stock is a quick way to bring the appearance around. A Timney trigger is also a nice addition. Quick, easy, done. Price= about $400-$500. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services