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Can a 243 be converted into a 25 Souper (i.e. 25-308) via a rebore?

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16 February 2006, 01:44
Mark in GA
Can a 243 be converted into a 25 Souper (i.e. 25-308) via a rebore?
Is a rebore/re-rilfe/rechamber possible to convert a 243 Win. to a 25-308 or is the only way a rebarrel?

Thanks,
Mark in GA
16 February 2006, 02:08
trekker111
I don't see why not, since a 243 is already a necked down 308 win but after the change is made the barrel may need set back and the chamber recut so it may not save any money over a rebarrel.
16 February 2006, 02:12
<9.3x62>
Yes, this should be possible. There is enough bore difference to make it feasible. Give Dan Pederson a call..l
16 February 2006, 03:07
K3yston3
quote:
Originally posted by 9.3x62:
Yes, this should be possible. There is enough bore difference to make it feasible. Give Dan Pederson a call..l


Is the .014 difference really enough difference for a good rebore?
16 February 2006, 03:27
jeffeosso
Yes, there is, but in reality no, there's probably not enough change to recut the bore without EXTENSIVE (and expensive) over head to make certain you are cutting a totally new bore and groove...

new barrel is cheaper

jeffe


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16 February 2006, 03:36
z1r
See this recent thread:

https://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/9411043/m/464103424




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16 February 2006, 04:10
vapodog
IMO it's a marginal task and financially worse.

Get a new barrel.


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16 February 2006, 21:24
<9.3x62>
Well, I just called Danny at

www.cutrifle.com

He says it is not a problem going from 243 to 257 unless the 243 bore is really rough and pitted. Not a problem otherwise.

Yes, it is cheaper than rebarreling. Dan charges $265, which won't even cover a Shaw barrel job...