Poper
Member
The nice thing about The Highroad is there are many members that are far more knowledgeable in regards to firearms than I am! So, I would like to ask for some expertise, insights and advice regarding my most recent wild hare.
I have an old Winchester M70 chambered in .243 WSSM in the back of my safe that has been collecting dust. I'm thinking I might like to rebarrel it in 6mm PPC.
The WSSM case is 1.670" long and the 6mm PPC is 1.503" long, so no issues with the 6mm PPC fitting the very short WSSM action and barrels are available from most barrel makers.
The case head for the 6mm PPC is .445" and the case head for the .243 WSSM is .535" so a new bolt face is going to be required. Will this require replacing the entire bolt or is it possible to replace the head of the bolt only?
I have an old Winchester M70 chambered in .243 WSSM in the back of my safe that has been collecting dust. I'm thinking I might like to rebarrel it in 6mm PPC.
The WSSM case is 1.670" long and the 6mm PPC is 1.503" long, so no issues with the 6mm PPC fitting the very short WSSM action and barrels are available from most barrel makers.
The case head for the 6mm PPC is .445" and the case head for the .243 WSSM is .535" so a new bolt face is going to be required. Will this require replacing the entire bolt or is it possible to replace the head of the bolt only?