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Offline adam

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rechambering savage 24 f from 3030 to 30-40!?
« on: May 24, 2005, 08:30:00 AM »
Hi
I wonder if it is possible to rechamber savage 24  3030/12 to 30-40 krag? for getting somewhat better power. these 2 rounds have nearly simmilar working pressure around 40000 cup.. would the gun cope with the bigger case capacity of 3040 and back thrust?
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Why do that,
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2005, 01:38:52 PM »
30-30 velocities are pedestrian because they are generally measured in 20 inch barrels, and flat nosed bullets(necessary because most 30-30 guns have a tubular magazie) do nothing to maximize down range velocity & energy.
     However, a Savage 24 has a 24 inch barrel, and one can use pointy nosed boattailed bullets for a 30-30 if handloaded, in a savage 24.
     If you were to look at Alliants reloading manual for their powders, you will find a load for a 150 grain bullet, in front of reloader 15 for a muzzle velocity of 2450 fps in a 24 inch barrel, not to shabby for a 30-30. Couple that with a pointed nose boat tailed bullet, and downrange  velocity and energy are markedly improved. Even IF the krag could beat that, I don't think the animal would ever feel the difference. Just my personal thoughts and opinions.
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 Garry
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rechambering savage 24 f from 3030 to 30-40
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2006, 09:50:38 AM »
Adam, I once owned a 30-30 contender barrell that SSK had rechambered to 30-40. If the contender will take it I believe the savage should. Regards, Byron
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rechambering savage 24 f from 3030 to 30-40
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2006, 11:32:26 AM »
Where will it hit after the conversion??  (to the sights or the shot bbl) Will the bbl's stay together, or will the heavier recoil shake it all apart????  (i've seen this happen)

  I don't have those answers, but i can tell you there's more to altering a combo gun than just reaming out the chamber or loading heavier loads for it.

  Combo guns are made to take "factory" loads/pressures/ recoil, and many problems can develoupe after altering them.

  Drilling Man
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