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02-27-2011, 10:39 PM
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rechambering
I have a Savage model 12V in .222 over 20 gauge and was wondering if it's worth having it rechambered to .223? Or if it's even possible.
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02-28-2011, 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by hjay1968
I have a Savage model 12V in .222 over 20 gauge and was wondering if it's worth having it rechambered to .223? Or if it's even possible.
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its totally possible as they both use .224 bullets. ive seen m1 garands converted to 458winmag... will it raise the value?? no. your not going to recoup the money on a resale so the sole determiner would be for your own enjoyment.
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02-28-2011, 02:50 AM
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I am a big fan of the 223. But the 222 is a more accurate cartridge plus it burns less powder and is slightly quieter.
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02-28-2011, 12:24 PM
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I'm not looking for resale value, it's going to be passed down to my kids. I was looking at the fact that .223 ammo is easier to find and cheaper than .222. I'm just getting into coyote hunting with some friends and instead of buying a new rifle, I thought this would be a better option with the shotgun barrel included. Thankyou.
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02-28-2011, 02:00 PM
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It is going to cost you just about as much to rechamber it as it would to go and get a Howa 1500 set up or a H&R Handi Rifle.
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02-28-2011, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by cpttango30
It is going to cost you just about as much to rechamber it as it would to go and get a Howa 1500 set up or a H&R Handi Rifle.
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How much can it cost. Rent a finish reamer and head space gauge. I would so do it!
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02-28-2011, 04:26 PM
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Jon, a garand rebarreled to 458 win mag? Me thinks you are dreaming.
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02-28-2011, 04:49 PM
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Jon, a garand rebarreled to 458 win mag? Me thinks you are dreaming.
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Nope no joke almost did one myself when I discovered the 458socom. Videos of em on youtube. There is a gunmaker that you send em a garand plus 2500$ and they send ya a functioning semi auto 458. I believe it was mccannindustries makes them custom smiths.
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Last edited by JonM; 02-28-2011 at 04:56 PM.
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02-28-2011, 05:56 PM
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Jon i did some searching and he did do it but with a very extensive mod, was it worth 2600 plus a good garand? nope not in my opinon, but then we all have our opinons.
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02-28-2011, 06:13 PM
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Maybe I am missing something here! Regarding an M-1 Garand being converted to some of the other calibers. As I understand they do not recommend shooting modern spec 30-06 ammunition through one due to high chamber pressures of the new modern 30-06 Rounds. And Hornady is making supposedly loading M-1 Garand pressure range ammunition for them? Must be one heck of a modification for some of the other ammunition to be used in one. And as was mentioned taking an historic M-1 Garand out of service makes me Ill. But it isn't mine! I only think of the history of these fine rifles and what they are. I am sure I will learn something from this post!
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