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Offline wallacem

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Bbl swapping question
« on: March 22, 2010, 03:13:36 AM »
I have a 22lr Sportster I bought new about 3 years ago.  Will this frame be okay to use a 223 or 357 bbl?  If so, how far can I go? Does it make a difference that it is a rimfire frame?  Thanks in advance.  Wallacem in Ga
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Re: Bbl swapping question
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2010, 03:21:00 AM »
centerfire barrels on rimfire frames is a no-no :)
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Re: Bbl swapping question
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2010, 04:05:26 AM »
Is it a no-no because of strength, or does not work?
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Re: Bbl swapping question
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2010, 04:22:27 AM »
Both.  Lots of info in FAQS.  Good luck.

Jerry
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Re: Bbl swapping question
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2010, 04:48:06 AM »
You could, though, make a nice swap barrel set with .17HMR and .22WMR, dedicated scopes on each of those with the open sights on the .22LR.
You would be good for small varmints to about 150yd. and even coyote out to 125ish.
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Re: Bbl swapping question
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2010, 05:59:06 AM »
I know, I already sent it in and had both other bbls fitted.  I was just wondering how much further I could go. 
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Re: Bbl swapping question
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2010, 06:08:11 AM »
The SS1 Sportster frame will only work with rimfire barrels due to the firing pin location.

Tim
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Re: Bbl swapping question
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2010, 11:11:55 AM »
Thanks for saying that Tim, I was having a hard time to keep from chiming in!! ;D
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