7 PRC To 375 Ruger

[OkieHunter84]

I have an extra Bergara 7 PRC that I’m wanting to convert to a 375 Ruger. Everything I’ve read says it’s nothing more than a barrel swap. Was wondering if anyone has done it and if there’s any unforeseen issues that have come up. I appreciate any info.

 

[gerry]

Same parent case so I can't see why not. With the heavier recoil you might need to make sure that the bedding is up to snuff and if it's a wood stock maybe some cross bolts to make sure it doesn't split. The Ruger Hawkeye I had in 375 Ruger did shift in the wood stock, that's how I found that out. It may have to be tweaked in order to make it feed reliably but that' not too hard to get right.

 

[OkieHunter84]

Same parent case so I can't see why not. With the heavier recoil you might need to make sure that the bedding is up to snuff and if it's a wood stock maybe some cross bolts to make sure it doesn't split. The Ruger Hawkeye I had in 375 Ruger did shift in the wood stock, that's how I found that out. It may have to be tweaked in order to make it feed reliably but that' not too hard to get right.

I really appreciate the information. I’m thinking I’ll put it in a Grayboe stock and I should be good to go.

 

[Blkram]

Might need to ask your gunsmith if the feed rails need to be opened up in the action to feed properly.

 

[IdahoCTD]

The 7PRC is based on a shortened 375 Ruger so as long as the mag box length is long enough it should just be a barrel swap.