.243 Win. to 6MM Rem. ?
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.243 Win. to 6MM Rem. ?
As a 6MM Remington fan, it's sad that they are no longer in production. I was lucky enough to get a Remington 700 CDL Special Edition in 6MM and I love it! But for everyday use I would like to get something in 6MM that would be a good, cheap shooter. I am thinking about getting a H&R Handi Rifle or similar single shot rifle
My question is could the chamber of a .243 be bored to 6MM Remington?
My question is could the chamber of a .243 be bored to 6MM Remington?
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The 6mm Rem case is only 0.188" longer than a .243 Win, so I would think there is enough steel in the barrel for that modification, but the gunsmith doing the re-chambering should be able to tell you for sure.
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Thanks! I know that the 6MM is not that more potent than the .243, but I'm just a big fan of the 6MM, it's what I killed my first buck with. I had a sporterized Mauser 98 chambered in 6MM years ago but in a moment of stupidity I sold it!
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He could make it into a 243 Ackley and have a winner
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Yeah not an easy task on a single shot as the barrel would have to be set back...possible, yes....easy (piece of cake) no. It would be easy with a bolt gun...but the work would probably cost more than the gun on a H&R.