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Can a Rem. Model 788, 222 Rem. chamber, be opened up to 223 Rem? Can it be done with out pulling the barrel? Will there be any feeding problems?
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Just a simple reamer job.
I think my old Gunsmith charged me $50 bucks..
There are no feed or magazine problems if you change to .223. Mine even shot better groups afterwords.
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Why on earth would you do that.
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I'm betting because the Ammo is cheaper and a whole lot easier to find.
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Yes it can be done. No you can't change the chamber without working on the barrel. No there won't be any issues feeding a slightly longer, but otherwise identical case and cartridge into the same barrel and almost the same chamber you already have......
Last edited by Darkker; 06/25/16.
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It would be smart to set the barrel back and re-chamber. Not a big deal, and it will use the same magazine. Perfect time to true up the receiver, recoil lug and bolt face. Have fun.
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Recoil lug true up on a 788 may be difficult.
I prefer classic.
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You will be stuck with a 1-14" twist. You will have to stick with the lighter/shorter bullets.
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Displaced_Texan: I suggest YOU not "open-up" your Remington 788 in 222 Remington caliber.
Go buy another Remington 788 in 223 Remington.
Best of luck to you with what ever you decide on.
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Ledgandary accuracy out of that chamfering in a 788....
Easy convention but I'll bet you could find a trade even up for a 223...
My suggestion is learn to reload....
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Reaming to 223 was popular in the 70's +/-. But the ones that were not touched are more valuable. You probably could sell your 222 and buy a 223 and have money in hand afterwards.
I prefer classic.
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I wouldn't do it to my 788 in .222 Rem...it's easily the most accurate rifle in my safe.
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My buddy in Hawaii still has the 788 .222 I had in high school. I wouldn't rechamber that rifle.
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