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I just bought a Husqvarna 648 based on an FN commercial large ring receiver as a project. The stock is beech and of course has a small crack behind the tang so I will ultimately replace it with walnut. I haven't decided whether or not to leave it in 8x57 or rechamber to 8-06 or something else. My question is, would converting this rifle to .416 Ruger consist of a simple rebarreling and addition of cross bolts or do the bolt face and magazine box require modification as well? Thanks for any info. Soli Deo Gloria | ||
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I'm dealing with almost the same situation as I have an FN action Husky rebarreled to 375 Ruger. The bolt face certainly will require opening and although the rounds might feed fairly well without any magazine and rail work they will require some grinding and polishing to feed perfectly. It's not a big deal to have done but certainly important if you want to use the rifle for DG. Anyone who claims the 30-06 is ineffective has either not tried one, or is unwittingly commenting on their own marksmanship Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master guide FAA Master pilot NRA Benefactor www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com | |||
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The bolt face will need to be opened the rest should be pretty simple. But I am not a gun smith so I'll let the pros answer you for sure. You might want to post this in the gun smiting section. | |||
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458Win and surestrike, Thanks, that's enough info for me. Just trying to get a rough idea what was involved. If anything more than an simple rebarrel is involved I'll probably wave off and just go with a new Ruger when I want to get that caliber. Soli Deo Gloria | |||
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That is certainly the cheapest and easiest way, to get a reliable rifle in those calibers. If you still want to do something similar with the Husky, they very easily can be re-barreled to the 9.3x62 and the original birch stock will also still work. Anyone who claims the 30-06 is ineffective has either not tried one, or is unwittingly commenting on their own marksmanship Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master guide FAA Master pilot NRA Benefactor www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com | |||
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I'd expect to pay $200-$250 for feeding work done right, and - agreeing with Phil - I would insist on that for a DG hunting rifle. IMO, it is money well spent to have a rifle "Africa ready." | |||
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458Win, I've also got a 649 in 9.3x62, so I doubt I need two. Who knows maybe I do. Based on what you all have told me, I'll probably just open up the chamber to either 8x57AI or 8-06, get a nicer stock and call it good. Thanks Soli Deo Gloria | |||
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Cornfield, I have opened a few to 06, and it very often leaves a small shoulder on the neck, as the fresh neck often has smaller diameter than the old neck, du to our better chambering procedures. I have one like yours, the chamber is a bit wide, but it shoots wonderful. Instead of acleyrizing, open up the freebore so you can set out bullets to a col the same as the 8mm-06. It will give room for more powder, leave the gun almost original and still be able to shoot factory's without loss in speed as it will in an AI chamber. I have done this, and those 220 grs bullets leaves at about 2600fps. Bent Fossdal Reiso 5685 Uggdal Norway | |||
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Bent, Thanks for the idea I will check out how much freebore I have right now and check it out. -Mark Soli Deo Gloria | |||
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Why would you go to a smaller caliber than a 9.3X62? That's almost a 375 ouch and ouch any way you compare. It IS your gun. Good luck. Packy | |||
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Packy, I'm not sure what I want to do with this rifle. I got a good deal on it and bought is a TBD project. I would like a .416 Ruger, and was checking to see how involved the process would be to rebarrel to that caliber. 9.3x62 is a natural choice, but since I already have one that doesn't make much sense right now. Thanks to all for the information/suggestions Soli Deo Gloria | |||
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