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Rechamber Savage 24 .222 to .223?
20 October 2006, 03:06
loud-n-boomerRechamber Savage 24 .222 to .223?
Is there a good reason why one could not rechamber a Savage Model 24-V in .222 to .223? I would think that all that is necessary is to run a finish reamer into the chamber to chase it out.
Dave
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20 October 2006, 03:11
vapodogThere's nothing to gain except that the 223 is a tad cheaper to shoot.
Other than that just do it!!!! Get a chamber reamer and have at it.
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20 October 2006, 03:27
loud-n-boomerVapodog:
Thanks for the reply. My reason for doing so is because I already have a bunch of .223 ammo, plus everything to reload it. I can pick up a .222/20-gauge for about $300 and rechamber for about $40, but can not find a .223/20-gauge for less than $450.00.
Dave
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20 October 2006, 03:32
vapodogDon't forget to change the stamp on the barrel to 223.....the next owner will be upset if you don't.
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20 October 2006, 03:59
nordrsetaA gunsmith once told me he prefered to cut a 222 barrel back a quarter inch just in case the chamber was oversize. By setting everything back he said the 223 reamer was sure to clean everything up. He was talking about bolt guns though. Doing this for the M24 might call for some extra gunsmithing. 'Spose a fella could try it and see if the 223/222 brass comes out with an extra shoulder, implementing the spendy remedy only if needed.
20 October 2006, 04:04
malmquote:
Originally posted by nordrseta:
A gunsmith once told me he prefered to cut a 222 barrel back a quarter inch just in case the chamber was oversize. By setting everything back he said the 223 reamer was sure to clean everything up. He was talking about bolt guns though. Doing this for the M24 might call for some extra gunsmithing. 'Spose a fella could try it and see if the 223/222 brass comes out with an extra shoulder, implementing the spendy remedy only if needed.
If there is any concern that the chamber won't completely clean up, the person doing such a conversion might be well advised to first cast and mike the chamber and compare it against the actual reamer before proceding. With a gun like the M24, you only get 1 shot at it (No pun intended)...
20 October 2006, 04:49
loud-n-boomerMalm:
Great suggestion.
Thanks,
Dave
One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas I'll never know. - Groucho Marx
20 October 2006, 04:54
ElCaballeroI have done that very thing to a Savage 340 for the cheaper and more availible ammo.
20 October 2006, 07:11
Jay Johnsonmalm
Pegged it. If your really have to have the .223 sell your gun and just buy one chambered in .223 your'll be lots of money ahead.
20 October 2006, 07:17
nordrsetaquote:
If your really have to have the .223 sell your gun and just buy one chambered in .223 your'll be lots of money ahead.
Or as that gunsmith told me, "You can handload a lot of 222 for the cost of the work you have in mind."