Got my #1 Ruger converted from .223 to 22 Rem Jet back from Jim Kobe in record time. Arrived in great condition and reloaded ammo with .224 dia. bullets chamber just fine. We used the original Ruger Barrel. Come Wed. we'll see how it shoots. I certainly appriciate the attention and skill Jim Kobe put into this project. roger

Now if he can get all that stuff out of the way he can start on my 9.3X62.
Butch

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Originally posted by butchlambert:
Now if he can get all that stuff out of the way he can start on my 9.3X62.
Butch

Put your bushings to work making up my new wildcat; 22 Jet rimless. Will probably do some serious fire forming Wed. More toys more fun. roger

and you didn't post photos! bartshe!

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Originally posted by D Humbarger:
and you didn't post photos! bartshe!

Never learned how to post photos,Doug.Some sort of computer phoebea I guess. Be glad to E-Mail them to you, however, if you PM me your E-Mail address. The before fireing and after fireing of the rimless might be of interest. roger

Email away! I will be glade to post the photos for you. blkdouglas@charter.net

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Originally posted by D Humbarger:
Email away! I will be glade to post the photos for you. blkdouglas@charter.net

I should have the fire formed 22 Jet rimless Wed. evening. Will E- Mail all the photos as quick as I can. roger

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Originally posted by D Humbarger:
Email away! I will be glade to post the photos for you. blkdouglas@charter.net

E mailed photos coming atcha.

Here they are.

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Originally posted by D Humbarger:
Here they are.

Thanks Doug.
The range work today went well. The accuracy wasn't all that great but load developement was OK.
Stayed on the mild side with various bullets useing 2400 and T680.Got up to 3150 fps with 34 grain HP Varmint Nite Mares, 3000 fps + with 40gr.FBHP Berger's 2600 FPS. with 52gr. FBHP Berger's.and 2570 FPS. with 50gr. Rem. sp
The el cheapo 50gr. Rem.sp were MOA mostly: some loads a little larger.
The rimless inovation that were fire formed gave a 5 shot 1/2" group at 50 yds.
The rimless as depicted with telescopeing shoulders was done with Butch Lamberts bushings. In the group of three showing less corragation the two on the ends were the fire formed cases done at intentionly lower pressure. They will have better appearance next time out.
The rifle loads, fires and ejects both the rimed and rimless versions thanks to the Magic of Jim Kobe.
The rimless were made from .223 RP cases
The rimed were made from PPU cases , whatever that is and has a 1 cc useable capacity.
Remington Rimed Jet cases have a 1.08 cc capacity. Did not fire any of these today.
will continue to climb the ladder to establish resonable max. loads and most preferential bullet and powder combinations.
HEY I had a great day today topped off with a cheeseburger. I also want to take this opportunity to congradulet Millers on their 64 calory LITE beer.Will be glad to field any questions! roger

PS Thanks again ,Doug

WHEW!!!! some relief here. I looked at the pictures of the brass and thought, "holy shit, is that the way the cases came out after fire forming?"

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Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
WHEW!!!! some relief here. I looked at the pictures of the brass and thought, "holy shit, is that the way the cases came out after fire forming?"

I'll send you photos of the next fire formed rimmless cases. The rimmed come out just beautifull. Nice Job ,Jim. roger

Are you sure the No.1 can safely handle that cartridge?

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Originally posted by DougH9:
Are you sure the No.1 can safely handle that cartridge?

I guess we'll just have to find out. roger

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I guess we'll just have to find out.

Proof it tied to tire and triggered with a long string.

Nice rifle, BTW.