MODIFY FOR NEW CARTRIDGE

[FO69FFE]

I would like to change a LRPV-repeater-DBM from .223 to .221 fireball. Can this be done as a DIY project? Would appreciate any helpful info . Thanks

[dfrosch]

Welcome to the forum.

That's as simple as a barrel change, but it may take a little tweaking to get the 221 to feed from the mag.


Good luck,
Dana

[Slowpoke Slim]

Should be a piece of cake. For a DIY, you'll need the barrel, the Go-gauge, an action wrench, and a barrel nut wrench.

It's an extremely easy job to swap barrels on a Savage. I've done several myself, and trust me, I'm no rocket scientist (you could say I put the "red" in redneck even).

;D

There are many, many great folks on here that can help talk you through it when you're ready.

[FO69FFE]

Thanks for the replies all. What about modification to the mag? would it feed as is or would it be necessary to somehow change the internal dimensions ( length wise ) ?

[Slowpoke Slim]

I don't know, but I would try it without modifying first, it may actually be fine.

[Don - LongRangeSupply]

Do a search for "Fireball" in the forums.

They are very persnickety when it comes to getting one to feed reliably.

[1Shot]

...It's been done useing a CZ mag slipped in a stock Savage mag...Alot of mods to it but it was posted on this sight..Just can'nt remember who did it...I just use mine as a Single shot because that's all I need..lol.. ;)..you asked about the fireball...you could just have your bbl. set back some if you want to save some money...Otherwise you're going to have to go to a custom on that large shank action...All of mine are small shank...I have a A&B bbl. that shoots lights out or the little .221AI I made out of a used Hart bbl. I picked up...It's a sweety.. ;)..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v692/sqek/PT.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v692/sqek/PT1.jpg

[MikeCTX]

take a look over on www.saubier.com (try this link (http://www.saubier.com/forum/showpost.php?p=54670&postcount=16) for what you are looking for) It is for a 20 Vartarg, but base on the 221 fireball.

[FO69FFE]

MikeCTX, 1shot, and everyone else, Thanks for the helpful and interesting replys. 1Shot thats a nice looking rifle.