Advice in building a .223 trainer from a .308

[2-Stix]

Hi,
I have 3 Tikka T3Xs with NF NXS scopes and UM Rings all in factory stocks; 7RM (my hunting rifle), 6.5CM (my sons) and a .308 win (my first rifle and now the back up).

Should I just sell the .308 and get a new .223 or have the barrel swapped out and I assume and new bolt face? Whats the ecomonical way forward?

 

[Str8shtr]

Probably easiest would be to sell your bolt and buy a 223 bolt. Might be able to find someone to trade you.

 

[dreadi]

Get a Ruger Ranch Gen II in 5.56. They take standard AR mags of all types

 

[waspocrew]

You could likely trade your bolt, but then you’re still out the cost on swapping barrels. Barrel swap isn’t too much if you do it on your own (assuming you have tools), but will be more expensive if using a gunsmith.

Personally, I’d sell the 308 and buy a new .223.

 

[mtnbound]

Hi,
I have 3 Tikka T3Xs with NF NXS scopes and UM Rings all in factory stocks; 7RM (my hunting rifle), 6.5CM (my sons) and a .308 win (my first rifle and now the back up).

Should I just sell the .308 and get a new .223 or have the barrel swapped out and I assume and new bolt face? Whats the ecomonical way forward?

A new 223 bolt will cost around $350 and new barrel will cost $500+ so I don’t think there is much difference in either path.

 

[2-Stix]

Thanks. I figured I should just buy a Tikka .223 and sell the .308. I came up with the same math and options... I just needed to be back checked on it as I have not done barrel swaps. I know the bolt is $350-$400 and I could get a .223 factory take off for $100-$200 and still at that point the loss on the 308 will be less than the bolt/barrel swap cost.

I could also look for a bolt trade, get a .223 take-off barrel, and look for a friend to do the swap. That might be a wash.

Thanks again.