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Offline rdlange

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Shikari barrel on SB-2 receiver..??
« on: July 08, 2011, 07:18:20 AM »
If I get a shikari 45-70, can I put the barrel/forend unit on an SB-2 receiver and shoot hotter 45-70 loads?  Shikari's got a 28" bbl, ramrod, etc...
 
Otherwise I guess I'm limited to 'trapdoor' loads with the older receiver.
 
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Re: Shikari barrel on SB-2 receiver..??
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2011, 07:24:23 AM »
No, the underlugs on pre-'87 barrels are soldered or brazed on, not welded like modern barrels. I have an M158 30-30 barrel on a modern frame, would love to rechamber it to a hotter round, but the underlug is soldered on, not a good idea.  :-\
 
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Re: Shikari barrel on SB-2 receiver..??
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2011, 07:32:35 AM »
Thank you Tim,
 
Seemed to remember that, just verifying.  Now I get to agonize over whether I 'really' need it anyway.
 
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Re: Shikari barrel on SB-2 receiver..??
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2011, 07:36:10 AM »
I love the lighter contour of vintage barrels, but unforunately they're only good for low pressure chamberings. That's what took me down the path of making some of my barrels octagon to remove weight and make them "Handi-er"!  ;D
 
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