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Scorch · October 1, 2012, 06:23 PM

A few thoughts:

* The Rem 700 short action magazine box length is 3.080", too short for the .500 Whisper.

* You would do better to start with an action with a magnum bolt face, the 500 Whisper is based on the 460 Weatherby case, rim diameter is .590" (the 17 Rem/222 Rem/223 Rem bolt face is .378"). Of course, if you opt to replace the bolt, this is a moot point.

* Due to the extractor design on the Rem 700 action, I would suggest replacing the bolt with a bolt that takes a Sako type extractor, like the forged bolts from PTG.

* Badger Ordnance, HS Precision, and Surgeon all make a detachable magazine system for the Rem 700 actions (LA and SA).

October 1, 2012, 06:23 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	A few thoughts: * The Rem 700 short action magazine box length is 3.080", too short for the .500 Whisper. * You would do better to start with an action with a magnum bolt face, the 500 Whisper is based on the 460 Weatherby case, rim diameter is .590" (the 17 Rem/222 Rem/223 Rem bolt face is .378"). Of course, if you opt to replace the bolt, this is a moot point. * Due to the extractor design on the Rem 700 action, I would suggest replacing the bolt with a bolt that takes a Sako type extractor, like the forged bolts from PTG. * Badger Ordnance, HS Precision, and Surgeon all make a detachable magazine system for the Rem 700 actions (LA and SA). __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services