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01 June 2017, 15:49
Sydney
222 mag to 223
Hi--I have been offered a Sako varmint rifle
It is chambered for the 222 mag which is fine but brass cases is imposable to get in Canada--is rechambering to 222 rem or 223 a possible-I presume the barrel would have to be set back
Any infor would be helpful
Thanks Sydney
01 June 2017, 15:58
SmallCal
Bummer, the 222 mag is a great caliber as well and a Sako in that caliber is rare here in the States (if its an L469 or Vixen).

That said, yes, it can be done just as you mention. Had a Mauser done like that a while ago, 222 mag set back and rechambered to 223.


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01 June 2017, 22:13
AFRICAN LEADWOOD
Would be a pity... I think importing 200 cases would be cheaper than a rechambering job.
01 June 2017, 22:46
Sydney
Hi--I found some 204ruger cases which I believe
can be used for 222 mag
I really don t want to modify the Sako
Thanks Sydney
02 June 2017, 18:55
MileHighShooter
Just looked it up, looks common to turn 204 into 222 Mag. Go slow and lube well


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03 June 2017, 08:57
ColoradoMatt
Imperial sizing die wax is your friend!


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03 June 2017, 19:49
Mark Clark
222 Rem mag in stock
https://www.natchezss.com/nosl...g-nos-hs-250-ct.html