41rem
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Post by 41rem on Jan 24, 2023 11:57:14 GMT -5
Thinking of turning an older Ruger Hawkeye 30-06 into a 9.3x62mm elk thumper. Anyone used this vendor? I'd be interested in the process involved & your end results.
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Post by pacecars on Jan 24, 2023 12:29:56 GMT -5
I had a Brno 22 rebored and rechambered from 8x57 to 9.3x62. I sent him the barreled action with trigger attached so he could treat fire it. I had it back less than a week. Excellent job and it shot very well. Picture of rifle just because every post needs gratuitous pics😜
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Post by Lee Martin on Jan 24, 2023 12:30:02 GMT -5
I haven't used JES, but have heard good things. Prices seem quite reasonable. BTW, you're going to love that 9.3x62. I built one on a Mauser 98 a few years back. The word "thumper" is very appropriate for the round. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time"
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Post by pacecars on Jan 24, 2023 12:30:29 GMT -5
Even with the thin Brno barrel he was able to do it
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Post by pacecars on Jan 24, 2023 12:33:23 GMT -5
His price has gone up to $300 including return shipping which is still a heck of a bargain. When I did it I think it was $225 or $250.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 24, 2023 13:16:09 GMT -5
I haven't heard anyone complain of his work. All I'll say is his method of remarking the barrel leaves a bit to be desired if he's still doing it the same as 5 years ago.
I had a Low Wall cut to 338 Federal and he did an excellent job. A round that kicks like a 30-06 in that light a gun keeps your attention. A lot of the 338 Federal guys used him and are happy.
I just pulled the stock and sent the barreled action. Got it back in a couple of weeks. Easy as that.
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Post by joepb on Jan 24, 2023 14:25:16 GMT -5
I have had 2 30-06's turned into 35 whelen's. Fast turn around and good work.........Joe
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Post by bushog on Jan 24, 2023 16:30:27 GMT -5
I haven't heard anyone complain of his work. All I'll say is his method of remarking the barrel leaves a bit to be desired if he's still doing it the same as 5 years ago. I had a Low Wall cut to 338 Federal and he did an excellent job. A round that kicks like a 30-06 in that light a gun keeps your attention. A lot of the 338 Federal guys used him and are happy. I just pulled the stock and sent the barreled action. Got it back in a couple of weeks. Easy as that. Did he do the rechamber too? Real question is what low wall could he turn into a .327?
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Post by joepb on Jan 24, 2023 17:15:16 GMT -5
Yes, he did the rechamber, and the rebore......Joe
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 24, 2023 21:11:57 GMT -5
I haven't heard anyone complain of his work. All I'll say is his method of remarking the barrel leaves a bit to be desired if he's still doing it the same as 5 years ago. I had a Low Wall cut to 338 Federal and he did an excellent job. A round that kicks like a 30-06 in that light a gun keeps your attention. A lot of the 338 Federal guys used him and are happy. I just pulled the stock and sent the barreled action. Got it back in a couple of weeks. Easy as that. Did he do the rechamber too? Real question is what low wall could he turn into a .327? Yep, rechamber and rebore He only bores to 338 and bigger I believe. The few people that rebore to smaller stuff are booked out or stopped offering the service. I would love a Low Wall in 327. I was actually thinking today about ordering a Bullberry 327 Contender barrel or finding a 327 lever action. JES also did my 357 Max No 3. It was a 22 Hornet with a slow twist rechambered to 223. Not much use to me but $225 later it’s an awesome carbine.
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Post by bushog on Jan 24, 2023 22:57:06 GMT -5
Did he do the rechamber too? Real question is what low wall could he turn into a .327? Yep, rechamber and rebore He only bores to 338 and bigger I believe. The few people that rebore to smaller stuff are booked out or stopped offering the service. I would love a Low Wall in 327. I was actually thinking today about ordering a Bullberry 327 Contender barrel or finding a 327 lever action. JES also did my 357 Max No 3. It was a 22 Hornet with a slow twist rechambered to 223. Not much use to me but $225 later it’s an awesome carbine. I’ve been down this rabbit hole before and a new barrel is the answer. Not cheap but that’s about it. I don’t even know if you could find a blank with the right bore….
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 25, 2023 1:54:21 GMT -5
The original Winchester Low Wall came in 32 Short, Long, and rimfire. Not sure that action can handle the 327. Seems the history of Low Wall strength is convoluted and disputed.
But maybe a barrel could be repurposed.
You’re right though, a new barrel is pretty much the answer. Barrel makers will reproduce factory contours and octagonal barrels for reasonable rates.
The 357 Max route is much easier.
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Post by Aggie01 on Jan 25, 2023 21:50:47 GMT -5
He rebored my 1895 for me to 50 AK. Forkin is going to finish it up. I have also had him do a couple BLR takedown barrels to 338 WSM and 358 WSM. Haven't had a chance to shoot them yet. Planning on doing 338 fed and 358 win BLR takedown rebores as well.
He did not do any remarking on any of them.
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Post by fre3 on Mar 5, 2023 2:36:19 GMT -5
I had him rebore and rechamber a Marlin 30-30 to 356 winchester a few years ago. He did an excellent job and it cost $225 including shipping. It only took him about two weeks.
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Post by LeverGunner on Mar 10, 2023 17:15:07 GMT -5
I've been off and on considering having a 30-30 rebored to 35-30. Probably a Marlin. Why...I can't say why this intrigues me. I have a sample 35-30 in my cartridge collection. That doesn't help quench the fire any.
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