mauser vz 24 action

[nitestocker]

i have a Mauser chambered in 3006 its a vz 24 action and i have a shilen match grade select 4 barrel in ss can the rifle be re chambered in 300 win mag and if so would it be expensive to do so thanks for any help

 

[critter]

Can be done. Bolt face will need to be opened up to the mag round. Also, rail work will need to be done to insure feeding. Then, long and heavy bullets will need to be seated deeply to keep OAL short enough to feed.

Big job and expensive if you can't do it yourself. Worth it? Your call. I'd keep what I have, but that's me.

Good luck.

 

[jack the toad]

Is there a specific reason to change caliber, is barrel shot out, etc?
If you have to hire the job done, I'd say you're better off just buying or trading for the cal. you want.

 

[jack the toad]

After re-reading your post a little closer, you're not swapping barrels just re-chambering, I'd still say it's not worth it unless you do it yourself. IMO.

 

[Clemson]

That would be a good project for you to undertake yourself. Was the magazine lengthened when the .30-06 barrel was installed?

Clemson

 

[nitestocker]

no I'm going elk hunting and all the guys say I'm under guned and was wondering if it would be feasible to chance calibers

 

[jack the toad]

Remington info. Note the 1st three are 300 win mag (180, 190, 200),
last three are 06 (180, 180, 220)
To me the increase in ballistics doesn't equal the cost you'll likely face for the conversion. But what do I know?

Ballistics Results

Cartridge Information
Index Number Cartridge Type Weight (grs.) Bullet Style Primer No. Ballistic Coefficient
R300W2 Remington® Express® 180 Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt® 9 1/2 M 0.438
RM300W7 Remington® Express® 190 Boat Tail Hollow Point Match 9 1/2 M 0.533
RS300WA Premier® A-Frame 200 A-Frame™ Pointed Soft Point 9 1/2 M 0.395
R30065 Remington® Express® 180 Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt® 9 1/2 0.383
R30066 Remington® Express® 180 Bronze Point™ 9 1/2 0.412
R30067 Remington® Express® 220 Soft Point Core-Lokt® 9 1/2 0.294


Velocity (ft/sec)
Cartridge Type Bullet Muzzle 100 200 300 400 500
Remington® Express® 180 PSP CL 2960 2715 2482 2262 2052 1856
Remington® Express® 190 BTHP Match 2900 2725 2557 2395 2239 2089
Premier® A-Frame 200 AF PSP 2825 2595 2377 2169 1971 1786
Remington® Express® 180 PSP CL 2700 2469 2250 2042 1846 1663
Remington® Express® 180 BP 2700 2485 2280 2084 1899 1725
Remington® Express® 220 SP CL 2410 2130 1870 1632 1422 1246


Energy (ft-lbs)
Cartridge Type Bullet Muzzle 100 200 300 400 500
Remington® Express® 180 PSP CL 3501 2945 2463 2044 1683 1375
Remington® Express® 190 BTHP Match 3547 3133 2758 2420 2115 1840
Premier® A-Frame 200 AF PSP 3544 2990 2508 2088 1726 1416
Remington® Express® 180 PSP CL 2913 2436 2023 1666 1362 1105
Remington® Express® 180 BP 2913 2468 2077 1736 1441 1189
Remington® Express® 220 SP CL 2837 2216 1708 1301 988 758


Short-Range Trajectory
Cartridge Type Bullet 50 100 150 200 250 300
Remington® Express® 180 PSP CL 0.1 0.6 zero -1.9 -5.1 -9.8
Remington® Express® 190 BTHP Match 0.1 0.6 zero -1.9 -5.1 -9.8
Premier® A-Frame 200 AF PSP 0.2 0.8 zero -2.2 -5.9 -11.2
Remington® Express® 180 PSP CL 0.0 zero -1.3 -4.2 -8.8 -15.4
Remington® Express® 180 BP 0.0 zero -1.3 -4.2 -8.7 -15.0
Remington® Express® 220 SP CL 0.1 zero -2.0 -6.2 -12.9 -22.4


Long-Range Trajectory
Cartridge Type Bullet 100 150 200 250 300 400 500
Remington® Express® 180 PSP CL 2.7 3.1 2.2 zero -3.7 -15.9 -35.6
Remington® Express® 190 BTHP Match 1.6 1.4 zero -2.7 -6.9 -19.9 -39.8
Premier® A-Frame 200 AF PSP 1.8 1.6 zero -3.2 -8.0 -23.4 -47.8
Remington® Express® 180 PSP CL 2.1 1.8 zero -3.5 -9.0 -26.3 -54.0
Remington® Express® 180 BP 2.1 1.8 zero -3.5 -8.8 -25.5 -52.0
Remington® Express® 220 SP CL 1.3 zero -3.5 -9.5 -18.4 -46.4 -91.6


Note: These ballistics reflected a test barrel length of 24"

 

[asknight]

The .30-06 is certainly not undergunned for elk. Take a look at your bullet construction, though. I would look at something a little tougher than the traditional cup and core 180 grain bullet. Look for the keywords "partition, bonded, or interlock" in your chosen load and test for accuracy to the distance you will likely be taking shots during the hunt.

Edited to add: If I'd never rechambered a barrel before, I'd be darned if I tried my first home rechambering job on a Shilen match grade barrel!

 

[Clark]

I have converted a VZ24 to 300WM and it works and shoots well.

It is not that easy to do.

There are some extra steps:
1) Lengthen the magazine box
2) Open the bolt face
3) Thin and cut down the extractor
4) Remove material from the feed lips of the receiver.
5) Practice with magazines full of pointed tip dummy ammo until it feeds upside down.
6) Mount a recoil pad, I did a Limbsaver


The 300 Win Mag bolt face and extractor is the one on your right.
.223 on the left.
8mm [stock] in the center.

 

[nitestocker]

thanks guys I'm going to look in to hornity lite mags and fed high energy 3006 and keep it like it is and ill look for ether for a partition or a aframe bullet thanks for your help

 

[Clark]

30-06 is the same length as 300 Win Mag, 3.34"

Both require the same lengthening of a VZ24 magazine box.