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Have my eye on a LH Ruger Hawkeye .25-06 which I'd like to get rebored to 6.5-06.
The difference between .257 to .264 is slight. Can a good Smitty rebore a barrel for a caliber change this close?
Would appreciate any/all advice comments. I'm an old-timer but relatively new to hunting/shooting.
Thanks,
Ron B
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It would be best to contact the 'smiths that actually perform the re-bores. I have always had quick responses from http://home.earthlink.net/~oregunsmithing/ He told me he can re-bore a 243 to a 257, but I don't know about your question. Let us know when you get an answer.
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I don't see why it wouldn't work. It may be cheaper to just buy a new barrel though. Re-boring was kinda pricey last time I checked.
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Have my eye on a LH Ruger Hawkeye .25-06 which I'd like to get rebored to 6.5-06.
The difference between .257 to .264 is slight. Can a good Smitty rebore a barrel for a caliber change this close?
Would appreciate any/all advice comments. I'm an old-timer but relatively new to hunting/shooting.
Thanks,
Ron B Contact Randy Selby in Cody, Wy. He does great work and is reasonable.
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Ron
Check with a gunsmith, but I doubt if that rebore is possible, I think they are too close. I have had a couple rebores done, one from .243 to .260, and have been very happy with the results. As far as price goes, rebore is cheaper unless you buy a CHEAP barrel and install it yourself. Good luck and good shooting.
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