Author Topic: Oregunsmithing Rechamber/Rebore Special (Read 3629 times)

Datil · « **Reply #1 on:** November 25, 2006, 03:36:51 PM »

Mr York is a fine man to talk to, will answer all question you put to him.
He did a barrel for that I wanted for years. Happy Old Dog now!
Marv.

Tippy · « **Reply #2 on:** November 28, 2006, 11:41:22 AM »

Sorry to be a noob...but could anyone tell me what a rechamber is?

Trying to lean as much as i can

Thanks,
Mike~

quickdtoo · « **Reply #3 on:** November 28, 2006, 11:47:24 AM »

Using a reamer to enlarge the existing chamber for a larger cartridge that uses the existing bore. This is normally done on a lathe by a gunsmith, but some can be done by hand with no more than a reamer and a T-handle.

Tim

Tippy · « **Reply #4 on:** November 28, 2006, 04:43:37 PM »

Quote from: quickdtoo on November 28, 2006, 11:47:24 AM

Using a reamer to enlarge the existing chamber for a larger cartridge that uses the existing bore. This is normally done on a lathe by a gunsmith, but some can be done by hand with no more than a reamer and a T-handle.

Tim

So you can use a bigger bullet in the gun?

Thats pretty cool!

Thank you for explaning that for me.

Mike~

quickdtoo · « **Reply #5 on:** November 28, 2006, 04:53:36 PM »

Bullets are projectiles, a cartridge is the entire brass case and bullet, powder and primer. A rechamber allows the use of a different, larger cartridge, but with the same bullet diameter. An example of a rechamber would be a .30-30 Winchester to a .30-40 Krag, both use .308" diameter bullets, but the .30-40 has much more powder capacity, hence more velocity with the same bullets or heavier bullets.

Tim

look at the dimensions, not the drawing size in comparison, they aren't to the same scale.

http://www.stevespages.com/jpg/cd3030winchester.jpg

http://www.stevespages.com/jpg/cd3040krag.jpg

Tippy · « **Reply #6 on:** November 28, 2006, 05:02:00 PM »

oook, i understand now

Thanks for the pic's and links!

The only other question that comes to mind is, how is this legal? You can shoot bigger ammo that the original gun (before the modifications were done) could shoot. Or does it very from state to state?

Thank you again!

Mike~

quickdtoo · « **Reply #7 on:** November 28, 2006, 05:10:42 PM »

As long as it's not a rechamber to a prohibited caliber like a .50BMG in California, it wouldn't be any different than buying another barrel for your Handi!!

Tim

shaner · « **Reply #8 on:** November 29, 2006, 12:17:52 AM »

hey stimply on this subject of rechamber did you get all yurs done yet? was you goin 218 bee?

stimpylu32 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 29, 2006, 11:25:27 AM »

Shaner

I talked to Wayne and desided with the shipping so crazy this time of year that i'll waite till after the first of the year to do it . no since in taking the extra chances of a lost or damaged rifle .

But it will be ready for this years PD shoot and early groundhog , ya it will be the 218 Bee , i already have ammo loaded for it .

Datil · « **Reply #10 on:** November 30, 2006, 08:28:42 AM »

Hello Stimpy, what was the out come on the 22 Maxmum?
Just give up? Hope to see you at P.D. shoot! Marv.

shaner · « **Reply #11 on:** November 30, 2006, 02:26:11 PM »

yeah not a bad idea probobly stimply i got a package in the usps yesterday all tore up , priority mail too, yu could tell it had been all taped up, buddy sent me a few things in the package 3 of the 8 were missing , so yu maybe aheadto hold off till after the new year,

quickdtoo · « **Reply #12 on:** November 30, 2006, 03:09:39 PM »

Don't let the crowds at the PO stop ya, I use the USPS Click-N-Ship exclusively for shipping all over the US, it's all done on your PC, but you do need to be able to weigh the package. It prints a prepaid Priority mail label with free delivery confirmation, then all ya have to do is drop the package in a parcel drop, or give to the mail handler on the dock at the post office, no waiting in line!! I've sent a bunch of barrels this way, in fact, got one going out to myarmor as soon as he gets home!!

I've done hundreds of USPS shipments and have never lost or had one damaged, 99.9% of damaged parcels are caused by the shipper not packing it properly. You'd be surpirsed by what I've seen come thru the post office in over 32yrs of service in the USPS, you'd think people would use a little common sense.

Tim

https://sss-web.usps.com/cns/landing.do

lik2hunt · « **Reply #13 on:** November 30, 2006, 03:30:38 PM »

Hey Tim
Can you talk to Wayne to see what kind of options are feesible for the new soon-to-come 45LC barrels?

quickdtoo · « **Reply #14 on:** November 30, 2006, 03:46:24 PM »

John,

I don't remember who it was, but someone just talked to Wayne and is having his poor shooting .308 rechambered and rebored to .454 Casull, so that might be one option, the .460 S&W may work, but it has a SAAMI MAP of 65kpsi which is 5kpsi over the Casull. Give him a call or email!!

Tim

http://home.earthlink.net/%7Eoregunsmithing/index.html

.454 Casull

lik2hunt · « **Reply #15 on:** November 30, 2006, 04:51:21 PM »

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.454 Casull, so that might be one option

Looks like that may just be a rechamber and not a rebore, am I right?

quickdtoo · « **Reply #16 on:** November 30, 2006, 05:11:42 PM »

Yes, both the .45LC and .454 use .452" bullets.

Tim

Haywire Haywood · « **Reply #17 on:** December 02, 2006, 08:35:42 AM »

and it looks like you could do it just like a 357 Maxi... all it would take is a reamer and a T handle.

Robert · « **Reply #18 on:** December 02, 2006, 09:34:21 AM »

Since he is local here in Orygun....I oughta see if he can do my 40% Ackley when I get my Whelen barrel. Uh-Huh!

quickdtoo · « **Reply #19 on:** December 02, 2006, 09:43:25 AM »

He'll make it an Improved-improved as he did my .280 barrel!!

Tim

nevada223r · « **Reply #20 on:** December 03, 2006, 10:36:10 PM »

Can he do a decent trigger job? If so, for how much? If not, anyone know who can?

lik2hunt · « **Reply #21 on:** December 04, 2006, 12:19:33 AM »

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and it looks like you could do it just like a 357 Maxi... all it would take is a reamer and a T handle

That's what I'm talking about!

The easier the better here. Now to start checking those pressures.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #22 on:** December 04, 2006, 05:29:38 AM »

Quote from: nevada223r on December 03, 2006, 10:36:10 PM

Can he do a decent trigger job? If so, for how much? If not, anyone know who can?

You'd have to give Wayne a call or email on that, but I'm sure he could do it. Read the FAQ and Help, there are a couple trigger hone instructions there to help you do your own if you're the DIY type.

Tim

Topper · « **Reply #23 on:** December 25, 2006, 05:06:18 PM »

So - I could have a .308 Handi rechambered to .303 with no problems. And if the Oregunsmithing price list hasn't changed, I could have it for about $100.00. Christmas is over - so how do I sneak this into the house?

quickdtoo · « **Reply #24 on:** December 25, 2006, 05:15:49 PM »

That won't work, the .308 is bigger in diameter than the .303. The rechamber needs to be bigger than the original, or the reamer won't clean up the original chamber. There's also a difference in bore diameter tween the .303 and .308.

Tim

MSP Ret · « **Reply #25 on:** December 29, 2006, 08:48:47 AM »

Hi guys, I just got off the phone with Wayne York, Quick is right, he sounds like a great guy...I have made arrrangements for Wayne to rechamber the .357 Handi barrel I just got from Llik2hunt in a trade for my .280 Remington barrel. As soon as the barrel gets here I will try it for fit and function on my recievers and assign it to a reciever, at least until I can hopefully someday obtain a reciever dedicated for that barrel. I will then send the barrel to Wayne for rechambering and ejector work. I am getting close to my .35 Remington Handi barrel, who would have ever thought it would have become a reality!!!!!!!!!! What a Happy New Year this is going to be...Thanks to the many guys on this site who have helped along the way. Now if I can just figure out how to stretch the funds available to cover the monies owed

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quickdtoo · « **Reply #26 on:** December 29, 2006, 08:50:30 AM »

Congrats MSP!!!

Tim

MSP Ret · « **Reply #27 on:** December 29, 2006, 09:20:45 AM »

You have been my inspiration Tim!!!! I have been talking about a Handi in .35 Remington since the old original H&R site. I am not sure but I as far as I can remember I was perhaps one of the first that wanted one. I wanted it to match my old standby Marlin 336 in .35 Remington. By gosh Quick, you went out and did it!!! Thanks for showing me the way. If it were not for my sentimental attachment to the old .35 Remington I would have probably opted for the .358 Winchester. If I did not have to worry about reboring costs I might have gone to a .348 Winchester to match my beautiful old original Winchester Model 71 Deluxe (our "honeymoon gun"), another fine old rimmed cartridge. I might have even gone for a new .338 Hornady, that should be a great round in a Handi also. All that said, there is something about a rimmed case and a Handi that just seems to go together don't you think?....<><....

Swampman · « **Reply #28 on:** December 30, 2006, 01:20:15 PM »

I am so tempted to have my .30-30 rechambered to .30-40 Krag(.30 Government) I just hate to give up the ability to use the cheap and plentiful .30-30 brass. Maybe one day I'll find another .30-30 barrel for a reasonable price.

Author Topic: Oregunsmithing Rechamber/Rebore Special (Read 3629 times)

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