re-barrreling 22-250

[jshively67]

I was contemplating having the 22-250 barrel I have re sized to another caliber.   I would use it primarily for deer.  The barrel is 21 inches, medium varmint from bullberry.  What would you guys suggest?  I already have a 7mm-08 that I really like for medium range shots.  Unfortunately in Virginia there just is not enough use for a varmint gun.  I would like the new barrel to be a close cover gun - maybe a 444, or 35 remington.  Would like some feedback.

Jeff

[oneshotonekill]

Jeff,
I would think a re-bore/re-chamber job on your 22-250 barrel would cost as much as buying a new barrel.  With a medium varmit contour you may have the steel there to do it but you may not be able to go up to the 444.  Why not just buy another barrel and keep the 22-250 as well.  The cost would probably be the same.  If you have no use for the 22-250 barrel sell it and use the $$ toward a new barrel in a caliber more suitable.  For a brush/close range gun don't overlook T/C factory barrels they are usually quite accurate and priced much lower than the customs.  The 35 or 444 would be great options but don't overlook the 45-70.

[Thebear_78]

you should just put your bullberry barrel up for trade in the t/c classified section here at the forums.  I'm sure you would probably be offered some good trades or even to sell it outright.  The katahdin carbine versions with the 18" ported barrel would make a dandy brush gun, with a low power scope or peep sight with a 45/70 you would have a very versitile, powerful carbine.  I would stay away from the 444 just because it doesn't have that big a range of bullets and can't be as powerful as the 45/70.  You can alwasy use light loads in the 45/70 to duplicate the 444.   I had a 24" 45/70 barrel but sent it away to be cut down to 18".  You woudln't believe how compact that 18" katahdin is.