Just asking, I have a Model 70 dated 1938 that’s in great shape, with some ‘collector negatives’. Those are, it was converted to a K-Hornet, has a braised on scope base, and some filled receiver holes.
I really don’t care for the Hornet round, or reloading for it. This got me thinking, could this gun be rechambered then use the same barrel and hopefully bore diameter? I don’t need another 223, but would even take that. I didn’t research case head size yet.
I had read where these guns are very overbuilt for the round, Hornet in this case. I’m not worried about holding on to what collector value may be still present. It would be best to keep the factory barrel.
Just asking as I continue my Google search. Thanks.
