Opening a Saguaro boltface

[nmiller]

I ordered a Saguaro in ppc bolt face but I found out it shoots a 6.5x47 case really well but I don't really have the time to turn 200 pcs of brass all to ppc head size.I have another bolt supposedly on order but it may not be ready in time for the IBS 600 yd nats. Can I open my bolt face from ppc to.308 on the lathe or by milling and still get it to extract alright? The cutting part shouldn't be too hard but I'm not ok with making my bolt a non extractor. I should only take about .017" more clearance for the larger case head.

Thanks,

Nate

 

[Mike Bryant]

I ordered a Saguaro in ppc bolt face but I found out it shoots a 6.5x47 case really well but I don't really have the time to turn 200 pcs of brass all to ppc head size.I have another bolt supposedly on order but it may not be ready in time for the IBS 600 yd nats. Can I open my bolt face from ppc to.308 on the lathe or by milling and still get it to extract alright? The cutting part shouldn't be too hard but I'm not ok with making my bolt a non extractor. I should only take about .017" more clearance for the larger case head.

Thanks,

Nate

I wouldn't think it would be any problem opening it up to fit the 6.5x47 case head as far as getting it to to extract and eject. Since the ejector ejects into the lug area of the raceway, you might have a problem if you later install a PPC barrel on the action with the larger bolt face.