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Offline scratchmark

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240 gibbs ?
« on: April 29, 2011, 03:03:09 AM »
has anyone here ever reamed out a 243 barrel to a 240 gibbs or maybe a 6mm-06? would love to here some pros or cons if so.




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Re: 240 gibbs ?
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2011, 07:06:19 AM »
The 240 Gibbs is a high pressure cartridge operating best at near 65kpsi. It is a barrel burner. Cases are a pain to form with the shoulder being blown forward. The same goes for the 6mm-06.These are not cartriges I would not recommend for the Handi. The 243 holds more than enough powder for the bore.
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Re: 240 gibbs ?
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2011, 07:26:40 AM »
Like Fred said, the Handi isn't the right platform for either of those cartridges. You'd be better off using a bolt gun with a long barrel to match the case capacity.



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Re: 240 gibbs ?
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2011, 12:15:49 PM »
6MM Rem Ackley would be a good choice, mine shoots excellent, easy rechamber.  ;)

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Re: 240 gibbs ?
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2011, 01:21:06 PM »
thanks. i like the 6mm rem ackley idea. ideas and experience would be great.
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