I built Quite a Few on Savage actions . I use 223 Platform guns and I have a Reamer that is built with a 308 pilot so I shoot 308 bullets . Just Like a PPC five shots same Hole ... But if you were going to shoot junker lacquare coated ammo I would Build It with a .311 Barrel as the AK 47 and SKS are . I have Built a 223 from a XS7 action Lots of work But can be done . DD