Re-chamber or replace?

[Pierre]

I have a Savage 12FV in .223 that has about 7000 rounds through it and will no longer hold a 1" group at 100 yards. Will a set-back and re-chamber help? Is it even worth doing? Or should I replace it?

[WYcoyote]

Might help some but after 7K i think you got your $$$ worth out of that one.

[laportecharlie]

I have bought perfectly good "take off" barrels from the classifieds here for as little as $30.00. Can't do much machinework for that.
Charlie

[82boy]

Might help some but after 7K i think you got your $$$ worth out of that one.


+1

[Pierre]

Guys, thanks for the replies.

Now I have to figure out if I want to stay with .223 or go with something else.

[sinman]

6x45 would be a simple swap and you can use your 223 brass

[5spd]

I have a Savage 12FV in .223 that has about 7000 rounds through it and will no longer hold a 1" group at 100 yards. Will a set-back and re-chamber help? Is it even worth doing? Or should I replace it?


Only 7k rounds thats all, that not even a season of shooting for 1 of my FP10s... :)
If you are just varminting/targets I'd pop a new bbl on it, better off than spending on a setback/chamber job & sell the old one for $50.
If you want to swap to another caliber it will depend on what your plan to use it for again.
I do have a 6x45 (6mmx.223) AR15 and its my go to coyote/Antelope gun & perfect to 400yds easy with a 65 or 70gr bullet.
I will be having sinman or jim turn me a 6x45 drop in bbl for my older FP10 also.

[Pierre]

I'll be using it for prairie dogs and target. Something that's a longer range cartridge than .223.

I kinda like the idea of the 20 Practical. Then I can still use my 223 brass. But then I'm not sure I like the smaller bore.

I've thought about the .243 Winchester, but it'll burn out quicker.

If I go with a wildcat, I want it to be something simple.

[laportecharlie]

243 Win is just too much gun for serious Prairie Dog shooting. Give that 20 Practical a good hard look. I have a 20 Vartarg and I love it.
Charlie

[5spd]

I'll be using it for prairie dogs and target. Something that's a longer range cartridge than .223.
I kinda like the idea of the 20 Practical. Then I can still use my 223 brass. But then I'm not sure I like the smaller bore.
I've thought about the .243 Winchester, but it'll burn out quicker.
If I go with a wildcat, I want it to be something simple.

The wind will move that 20 cal more. I have shot a bit of 20 practical in an AR15 a pal has, yes fast, wind tough...no. Can hit at 700yds yes, when its calm, I popped a few at 754 yds last year with it after about 18 shots missed due to wind at 26mph out there. It was fun anyway.
I can do the same with my .223s as you would be able to if you stay with that cal.

[Pierre]

The wind will move that 20 cal more

Federal's ballistics show that the 39 grain .204 Ruger to be much less wind sensitive than any .223 load.


Decisions, decisions.....

[Eric in NC]

The wind will move that 20 cal more

Federal's ballistics show that the 39 grain .204 Ruger to be much less wind sensitive than any .223 load.


Decisions, decisions.....


ALWAYS believe what you read! Are they showing it to be much less wind sensitive out to 400 yards or...

[sinman]

I live in the land of wind, South Dakota. a 223 is much better than the 204 for windage.

[5spd]

I live in the land of wind, South Dakota.

Your mistaken its WY... :D

[laportecharlie]

Having hunted quite a bit in both states I would have to agree with 5speed. The wind always blows in Wyoming.
Charlie

[sha-ul]

I live in the land of wind, South Dakota.

Your mistaken its WY... :D


Being from Kansas, I challenge both of your assertions ;D

[Blue Avenger]

Do were hear from any Ok guys? LOL

[Pierre]

Back to the topic.....

School me on this. Why would a rechamber only help some? What does it exactly mean when a barrel is 'shot out'? Is it just that the throat is worn down? If that is the case, then a rechamber to 22-250 would be like a new barrel? yes? no?

I'm cheap and don't want to just throw this barrel away if I can help it.

[stevec]

Do were hear from any Ok guys? LOL


Texas sucks and Kansas blows, yeah its windy here! ;D

Steve