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Offline machias

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compact 22 lr
« on: September 28, 2008, 03:14:14 PM »
I have a 22lr sportster and was think of changing it over to a youth stock and shortening the barrel 2-3 inches. Why? I'm not sure, it seems like this would be a good packable/hiking size 22 rifle. Any thoughts?
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Re: compact 22 lr
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2008, 03:52:26 PM »
I would suggest if you do that then ream out the chamber to .22 WMR and you would have a real useful pack gun.I have reamed out a .22 LR Versa Pak barrel to .22 WMR and it is GREAT!!! Also try a youth synthetic stock and save some weight....<><....:)
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Re: compact 22 lr
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2008, 02:40:07 PM »
How difficult is it to ream out the chamber to 22 mag? Also, there is an interesting thread on a "pack rifle" in the centerfire section. The more I think about this, the more i like it.
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Re: compact 22 lr
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2008, 06:35:13 PM »
How is that going to work?  I recall the diameter of a 22 LR barrel is smaller than that of a Magnum.
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Re: compact 22 lr
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2008, 12:09:12 AM »
You ream the entire barrel & cut new rifling to the new caliber.
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Re: compact 22 lr
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2008, 01:03:16 AM »
negative, the difference is only about .001 and is no difference at all. The proper chamber reamer (rifle) is used just as you do a .357 Mag to .357 Max. My Gunsmith did mine in a short time and it works great and is very accurate. Many .22 LR's have been converted to .22 Mag, mostly single shots....<><....:)
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Re: compact 22 lr
« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2008, 07:21:54 AM »
How difficult is it to find Versa-packs?
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Re: compact 22 lr
« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2008, 08:16:32 AM »
Considering it isn't made any more, it may be tough to find a new one, but many have been made, so start looking.  ;)

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Re: compact 22 lr
« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2008, 03:08:03 AM »
Here goes some heresy on this website :P  When I want to take a light, fast swinging rimfire I grab my Ruger 10/22 stainless synthetic.  The first time out with this rifle for snowshoe, varying hare, the beagles put one out of the ferns 20 feet in front of me.  The bunny litterally ran over my foot and I swung from the hip and fired as he went by putting a LR behind his ear.  That's the way it's been with that rifle.  I love my Handis, but a lot of times I grab that little Ruger.
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Re: compact 22 lr
« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2008, 08:01:21 AM »
If you are shooting from the hip then I guess I am glad I am not your hunting partner.  Sounds kinda like hunting with Dick Cheney.
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Re: compact 22 lr
« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2008, 10:20:49 AM »
well isn't that the old story, I'd rather hunt with Dick Cheney than ride with Ted Kennedy?....<><....:)
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Re: compact 22 lr
« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2008, 01:01:14 PM »
i would not ask mary jo s    family about it :o
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