I went the other way, I took a model 70 Action and got rid of the mag, follower............the works and made a single shot target rifle.
It was my 1000 yard gun. The match calls for single loading and so I didn't figure I wanted the mag. I use a heavy Bishop Stock, figuring if I didn't hog it out for the mag, floor plate 'n such, it would be stronger. Did dig out the stock a bit and filled it full of glass with nickle powder mixed in.
I don't know if my theory was all wet or not, but it sure shoots good, even though its a bit heavy.