Remington 700 bdl question

[Jkling12]

So I had a 223 Remington 700 short action. Changed it out for 6.5creed. New mag box. Still have 223 follower and spring. Can I just change the follower to a 308 and use same spring? Do I need a new spring plus follower? Thanks for any help.

 

[grovey]

The spring is different as well. It's shorter where it connects to the follower.

 

[Jkling12]

Ok. Any tips on Removing the spring off the floor plate? Can't seem to get it off

 

[lancetkenyon]

Lift up on the front, slide it forward. The front catches on a notch to keep it in place.

 

[Jkling12]

So I'm assuming I can use my floor plate with the 308 spring and follower?

 

[Roeder]

So I'm assuming I can use my floor plate with the 308 spring and follower?

Yes. The same floor plate is used with both magazine boxes. There may be a small metal clip that takes up the difference in length and is used with the .223 mag only. Remove it if it is there. I assume you had the feed rails in the action altered to feed the Creedmore. If not it may be difficult to get it to feed.

 

[Jkling12]

Yes. The same floor plate is used with both magazine boxes. There may be a small metal clip that takes up the difference in length and is used with the .223 mag only. Remove it if it is there. I assume you had the feed rails in the action altered to feed the Creedmore. If not it may be difficult to get it to feed.

Nope I didn't realize it was a 223 when I got it, all parts have been bought separate and just put together. When I got the bdl the guy said it was for a 308 which it's obviously not so I'm going to get a spring and follower and see what happens.

 

[EddieHarren]

Nope I didn't realize it was a 223 when I got it, all parts have been bought separate and just put together. When I got the bdl the guy said it was for a 308 which it's obviously not so I'm going to get a spring and follower and see what happens.

What did you do about the bolt face?

 

[Jkling12]

New bolt.