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Offline Chas.

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Re-chambering 45-70
« on: April 02, 2009, 06:23:47 AM »
Anybody ever hear of a 45-90 Magnum Research BFR?  I know it's not a Handi, but I ask this here because this group probably has more experience at rechambering than anybody else.  I have done some rough measurements and think that I can rechamber my BFR 45-70 to 45-90 as long as I use standard 405gr. RNFP.  The BFR cylinder is 3 inches long, and the 45-70 OAL is 2.55.  That gives me .45 inches of free cylinder chamber space.  Is this a stupid idea?
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Re: Re-chambering 45-70
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2009, 06:31:08 AM »
If you think you can hang on to it, go for it!
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Re: Re-chambering 45-70
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2009, 10:53:02 AM »
That seems in line with getting behind a mule and having him kick you.
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