Ruger rpr magnum caliber change

Varmiter71 · Jan 24, 2020

I have a Ruger rpr magnum in 338 lapua.
I have the chance to get a 300 prc takeoff barrel that was never fired.
Can I use the same bolt and magazine.
I know that the bolt face is a little smaller but I am hoping that it is close enough to work or just a extractor swap.
If I need a different bolt, how do I get one.
I emailed ruger and the said that they do not make bolts for a different caliber than the rifle was made for and you have to send it in.

crystalgayleguy · Jan 24, 2020

is the rope action the same as a ruger 77 if it is you can get one on Ebay

Eat Rice · Jan 25, 2020

Nope, but you could do a .300 norma mag

codyadams · Jan 25, 2020

Won't work properly, you need the proper bolt face for the cartridge. As stated, 300 nm or 30-338 lapua if you want a 30 caliber. Otherwise, start looking to see if someone wants to sell just the magnum bolt face bolt out of their RPR, or try to get a buddy that works for Ruger.

vtxretro02 · Jan 28, 2023

did you ever do the barrel change on the rpr .. I am looking for an RPR BARREL IN 338 LAPUA.... Thanks
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Varmiter71 · Jan 28, 2023

I have not done the barrel swap.
I could not find a new bolt

vtxretro02 · Jan 28, 2023

Thanks for answering the post... I knew it was old but was wanting to do the same as you... Thanks again

Derekdpt · 2024-10-16T05:46:17-0500

Deleted wrong reply

Derekdpt · 2024-10-16T05:51:07-0500

I will reply to the correct thread.

Derekdpt · 2024-10-16T05:54:37-0500

Varmiter71 said:
I have a Ruger rpr magnum in 338 lapua.
I have the chance to get a 300 prc takeoff barrel that was never fired.
Can I use the same bolt and magazine.
I know that the bolt face is a little smaller but I am hoping that it is close enough to work or just a extractor swap.
If I need a different bolt, how do I get one.
I emailed ruger and the said that they do not make bolts for a different caliber than the rifle was made for and you have to send it in.

Replying to the correct thread now.

I am interested in converting my ruger rpr 300WM to 338 lapua so I have the bolt you need, and you have the bolt and barrel I need. Would you be interested in a trade? Please reply I will try and DM and see if you are still interested.

Thanks

Derek

FEENIX · 2024-10-16T05:58:28-0500

Derekdpt said:
Replying to the correct thread now.

I am interested in converting my ruger rpr 300WM to 338 lapua so I have the bolt you need, and you have the bolt and barrel I need. Would you be interested in a trade? Please reply I will try and DM and see if you are still interested.

Thanks

Derek

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Varmiter71 · 2024-10-16T07:27:27-0500

I was wanting to do a switch barrel of sorts.
I picked up an unfired 300 prc barrel. So the only thing that I needed was a bolt.
I wish you would have posted a few weeks ago.
A friend of mine is going to have shoulder surgery and sold his 338 for pretty cheap and he had done some upgrades.
The 338 is a blast to shoot.

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