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Can a barrel be drilled out for a new caliber?
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<blockquote data-quote="sable tireur" data-source="post: 1235120" data-attributes="member: 27307"><p>jb1023,</p><p></p><p>I have not used any of his barrels but I know he is a stand up, conscientious barrel and rifle maker. His reputation is beyond reproach.</p><p></p><p>As to the 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser, is a superb yet practical cartridge which is easy to learn to load for and has a fine reputation for accuracy. Components are readily available and the bullet selection is huge. Great cartridge for either hunting or target shooting.</p><p></p><p>If you should want to try a simple wildcat this case can be improved to something along the lines of the 6.5 x 55 BJAI:</p><p></p><p><u><u><a href="http://s359.photobucket.com/user/wkinderknecht/media/Reamer%20Prints/65x55BJAckImp_zpsea71f407.jpg.html" target="_blank">6.5x55 BJAI Photo by wkinderknecht | Photobucket</a></u></u></p><p><u></u></p><p><u></u><div style="text-align: left">This was Bob Jourdan's version of the Ackley Improved 6.5 x 55 cartridge. </div> <div style="text-align: left"></div> <div style="text-align: left">Here is the print from PTG:</div> <div style="text-align: left"></div> <div style="text-align: left"><img src="http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo35/wkinderknecht/Reamer%20Prints/65x55SwedMauserAckImpFinisher_zps231a0ff8.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></div> <div style="text-align: left"></div><p>Be aware that this cartridge can be found with two different rim sizes; 0.480" and 0.473". I know it doesn't sound like much but it can make a difference with your bolt face.</p><p></p><p>There are also two different standards for operating pressure based on the M94/M96 Swedish Mausers and modern bolt action rifles. The M94 loads run in the lower 50,000 PSI while the modern bolt pressures can exceed that.</p><p></p><p>Have fun with this project!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sable tireur, post: 1235120, member: 27307"] jb1023, I have not used any of his barrels but I know he is a stand up, conscientious barrel and rifle maker. His reputation is beyond reproach. As to the 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser, is a superb yet practical cartridge which is easy to learn to load for and has a fine reputation for accuracy. Components are readily available and the bullet selection is huge. Great cartridge for either hunting or target shooting. If you should want to try a simple wildcat this case can be improved to something along the lines of the 6.5 x 55 BJAI: [U][U][URL="http://s359.photobucket.com/user/wkinderknecht/media/Reamer%20Prints/65x55BJAckImp_zpsea71f407.jpg.html"]6.5x55 BJAI Photo by wkinderknecht | Photobucket[/URL][/U] [/U][LEFT]This was Bob Jourdan's version of the Ackley Improved 6.5 x 55 cartridge. Here is the print from PTG: [IMG]http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo35/wkinderknecht/Reamer%20Prints/65x55SwedMauserAckImpFinisher_zps231a0ff8.jpg[/IMG] [/LEFT] Be aware that this cartridge can be found with two different rim sizes; 0.480" and 0.473". I know it doesn't sound like much but it can make a difference with your bolt face. There are also two different standards for operating pressure based on the M94/M96 Swedish Mausers and modern bolt action rifles. The M94 loads run in the lower 50,000 PSI while the modern bolt pressures can exceed that. Have fun with this project! [/QUOTE]
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