I have a .30-06 Springfield Rifle, S/N +1.8M, with what feels like a real loose bore. By that I mean when I run a patch through the bore, it is much looser than my other .30's (Win. M-70 in .308 and AR-10 in .308. It is also not very accurate even with a 20x scope on it.
What I would like to know is, can it be chambered to .338 Win. Mag? Would I have to rebarrel it or can the original barrel be used? I would prefer to keep all the original hardware since its a family rifle that my Dad gave me.
I also would like to know a reliable and competent gunsmith who could do the work that lives somewhere near North Alabama so I can drive and talk to the guy.
Any help and suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Albin
What I would like to know is, can it be chambered to .338 Win. Mag? Would I have to rebarrel it or can the original barrel be used? I would prefer to keep all the original hardware since its a family rifle that my Dad gave me.
I also would like to know a reliable and competent gunsmith who could do the work that lives somewhere near North Alabama so I can drive and talk to the guy.
Any help and suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Albin