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Post by xs56gun on Jan 27, 2012 10:04:01 GMT -5
I've been toying with the idea of making a 22 caliber Blackhawk as a companion piece to some of my modern .224 guns. First question I have- Do you think I cut and rethread a Single Six 22 barrel for it, or will I need different rifling for 40-55+gr bullets...? What about turning it from a Charger, 10/22, or AR barrel...? Does anyone know the twist rate for the Single Six 22s? I want 5+" of barrel, but probably no more then 10". Please share your opinion.  Thanks. -Kevin. |
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Post by AxeHandle on Jan 27, 2012 10:47:19 GMT -5
Will make for one huge piece of steel. Check out Magnum Research's BFR. It can be had in 22 Hornet. Watch the internet and you will see them at decent prices too.
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Post by xs56gun on Jan 27, 2012 14:28:44 GMT -5
As nice as those are, I could buy a Ruger donor gun, add bells and whistles (not literally  )and make the extra cylinders for the same price. I also like the idea of building it up myself. I don't really have a use for a 22 Hornet though, as nothing else I own is chambered for it. I'm sure its a fine round, but I'm aiming for being able to cannibalize my 223/556 components. |
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Post by bushog on Jan 27, 2012 14:44:43 GMT -5
Bowen has a .218 bee for sale.
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Post by AxeHandle on Jan 27, 2012 15:14:34 GMT -5
Seems like I picked up my 22 Hornet BFR for $600. I hand reamed it to K Hornet. FWIW length is a problem even with the BFR. I fire formed brass using pulled 55 grain 223 bullets. Had to seat them past the cannelure.
If you 've got machinist skills, and enjoy such things, you should be good to go.
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Post by xs56gun on Jan 27, 2012 16:43:15 GMT -5
I have lots of resources, but not-so-much funding wise. I studied mechanical/manufacturing engineering at Oregon Tech, so I've got a decent amount of machining and design skills. I just recently got interested in SAs, and want to apply myself to build some interesting new customs. Like maybe a 5.7x28mm, or a 22 TCM. |
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Post by xs56gun on Jan 27, 2012 22:31:40 GMT -5
That being said, thank you for your recommendation. It appears that the 218 and the Hornet are ballistically superior to the calibers I chose! So I'll have to try to make companion cylinders in the weaker calibers later! I was just trying to think of some way to get more people my age (30) interested in single actions. So I figured chamberings it for the modern high-tech cartridges would be a good way |
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Post by subsonic on Jan 28, 2012 10:52:31 GMT -5
5.7 x 28 is something I had thought of before. Too long for a single six though.
There are obstacles that must be overcome when using bottleneck and high pressure cartridges in revolvers. Be sure to do your research before you start cutting.
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Post by carl on Jan 28, 2012 11:26:17 GMT -5
I suggest using a proper bore and twist barrel for your centerfire project. Ruger's Single-Six barrel ain't it.
JMHO,
Carl
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Post by xs56gun on Jan 28, 2012 20:55:46 GMT -5
Well, the BFR model uses a 1-9 twist, with a 10" barrel, so that'd be fairly easy to find... My spare 24" AR project barrel could probably yield me 2 revolver barrels I might have to try to build a Contender barrel out of the other one. Anyone have specs for doing that lying around? |
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)and make the extra cylinders for the same price.
