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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 | ||
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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. | |||
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Yes, this should be possible. There is enough bore difference to make it feasible. Give Dan Pederson a call..l | ||
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Is the .014 difference really enough difference for a good rebore? | |||
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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 opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club Words aren't Murder - Political assassination is MURDER Information on Ammoguide about the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR. 476AR, http://www.weaponsmith.com | |||
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See this recent thread: https://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/9411043/m/464103424  Aut vincere aut mori | |||
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IMO it's a marginal task and financially worse. Get a new barrel. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." Winston Churchill | |||
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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... | ||
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