OzFclass

Hi,

I am looking at getting a barnard action and building a F-Class 223.
I would also like to be able to change it to a 308 for some shoots.

Is the best option to buy another bolt or is there an option with one bolt for this type of setup.

Any help appreciated.

Pete

There are 2 options. You can buy one complete bolt in which ever size, then buy a separate bolt body in the other size (without firing pin/spring) and swap pins and springs over with each caliber change. Takes one minute, no tools.

I,m pretty sure others have used a 308 bolt and just swapped extractors over when changing calibers. Is that right Matt?
Which Barnard action are you looking at, the P or S model?

Hi Pete

Iv been running a Barnard for about 4 years now all I do is swap the extractor over from 308 to 223 this works really well.

Pete, seek advice from Keith Hills at www.KHGS.com.au. I have a switch barrel set up, started with switching extractors using 308 boltface, but went to the two bolt bodies / single firing pin solution..very easy and you don't run the risk of losing the small extractor components.

Thanks for all the comments.
Look like I will get a 308 P setup that I can the adjust to a 223.
I will contact Keith and see what he indicates is a good option aswell.

Thanks again for all the comments

Pete