If one had a Ruger 77 in 30-06, what say those of you who own & use the bigger Whelens about a JES rebore to 375? I've followed a few of the threads on here & the lengths that some of you guys have gone to repair/fix/prevent split stocks etc. was pretty interesting.

Bedding the recoil lug is a given, but will the stock need reinforcing, should the whole receiver be bedded? Thru bolts?

Is the angled front screw more of a liability than a good thing?

Would another brand of rifle be a better idea for the conversion?

Maybe a Leupold 1.5-5x would be perfect if it plays well with Ruger's long action ring spacing. If not, does anybody make a useful barrel band front sight & maybe a peep that will fit into Ruger's rear ring slot?

Thinking CH for dies.

Any other thoughts/ideas/tips/warnings without burning up too much of the kid's inheritance?

Thought I remembered a thread about similar, but search didn't help much & it's gone from the first few pages.

Thanks.

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