Need some info. please.

How much of a job would it be to change a Rem. 700 ADL from a .222 to a .223 cal.
Would it be just to re-cut the chamber? Does the bolt and or barrel need to be worked on? Would it be expensive, any recommendations for a Smith in the New York Area.
Thanks for all or any replies
osix

Easy conversion. Just run the reamer in and you're done as long as the block in the magazine leaves enough room for .223 cartridge, which it normally should. That being said, the only advantage .223 has over .222 is that ammo is cheaper. IMO the .222 is a better round.

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I didn't think it would be to big a job, just wasn't sure. I did reload for the .222 many years ago, and I agree it is a great round. The fact that .223 is cheaper and easer to find at most stores, is the reason I asked about the conversion. I may just get back to reloading for this caliber again.
Thanks for the comeback.
OSIX

I would trade for a 223 if need be. Remington stoped making standard production model 700's in 222 a couple years ago. Given the truckloads of 223's out there, it would be a shame to "ruin" a good triple deuce!

A lot of .223 reamers will not completely clean up the .222 chamber. They are undersized enough that there is a ring left where the shoulder of the .222 is. Really doesn't hurt anything but looks bad. Bill

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Originally posted by ColoradoMatt:
I would trade for a 223 if need be. Remington stoped making standard production model 700's in 222 a couple years ago. Given the truckloads of 223's out there, it would be a shame to "ruin" a good triple deuce!

+1

.223's are a dime a dozen, but it is increasingly difficult to find a .222. By all means, leave your gun as-is and buy or trade for the .223 you want.

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.223's are a dime a dozen, but it is increasingly difficult to find a .222. By all means, leave your gun as-is and buy or trade for the .223 you want.

I am leaning toward your recommendation, and hold on to the .222 cal. and reload for it. If a good buy comes up on a .223 I may buy it. Its funny how we are forever trying to change things or find ways to spend money.

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Originally posted by OSIX:
[QUOTE].223's are a dime a dozen, but it is increasingly difficult to find a .222. By all means, leave your gun as-is and buy or trade for the .223 you want.

I am leaning toward your recommendation, and hold on to the .222 cal. and reload for it. If a good buy comes up on a .223 I may buy it. Its funny how we are forever trying to change things or find ways to spend money. [/QUOTE

If it ain't broke,don't fix it! the .222 is one of the BEST!

Stepchild

It is a simple ream job, but if going to 223, take advantage of the fast twist barrels out there and be able to reach out to 600 yards easily and accurately. I have a 223 in a pre 64 Win 70 which was a 22 Hornet (1:15 or 1:16 twist) reamed to 222. This limits you to below 50 gn projectiles. Mine now sports a 1:8 twist Douglas stainless and my most accurate combo is the 69 gn Sierra MatchKing. But a good hunting round is the 65 gn Gameking. Mine can also handle the 80 gn Sierra Matchking but that is a singleshot load due to overal length. For the record my friend shoots 69 gn Matchkings through his 1:12 Remington 700 very accurately and has 3 deer with 3 shots to his credit, and all beyond 200 yards. Not bad for a target bullet. Sierra told me they are not surprized that 1:12 barrels stabilize the Matchking due the short and heavy construction.