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Offline coalcifer

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rechambering question
« on: December 24, 2011, 04:04:42 PM »
What caliber Handi Rifle would be best if i wanted to rechamber to .303 British?  I am not sure how much trouble it will be, but thinking about when I first started hunting and it would be nice to shoot that caliber again.
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Re: rechambering question
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2011, 05:56:40 PM »
The only one that has the same bore size is the 7.62x39.


     





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Re: rechambering question
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2011, 04:11:42 AM »
You would have to use the x39 but it is a very good canidate (303) for a enfield stubb job. Lots of surplus bbl availible. Kurt
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Re: rechambering question
« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2011, 09:41:06 AM »
The Brit would make for a dandy handi caliber!!
 
I agree, find a x39 barrel and rent the reamer... Post up pics and let us know how you make out!
 
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Re: rechambering question
« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2011, 12:03:40 PM »
CW, I was hoping not to be limited to one barrel, but I will start to watch the classifieds.  I already have two winter projects of my own and my BIL and his brother both have rifle projects they are waiting for me.  I am in no hurry and will find a barrel to use eventually.  Thanks for the replies and Merry Christmas.
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Re: rechambering question
« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2011, 02:50:41 PM »
A takeoff barrel form a bren gun would have enough meat on it to do the job & allow some recontouring.
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