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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
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
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
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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.
12F, McGowen 6.5x284 1-8" twist, Nightforce 12-42x BR<br />BVSS, McGowen barrel, 22-250 1-9" twist, Nikon 6-18x<br />16 FHLSS Weather Warrior, Sinarms 257 Roberts, Pentax 3-9<br />Stevens 200, 223 bone-factory-stock, Nikon 3-9x<br />Scratch-built BVSS, LW 243 1-8" twist, Viper 6.5-20x50 mil-dot
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 ) ?
I don't know, but I would try it without modifying first, it may actually be fine.
12F, McGowen 6.5x284 1-8" twist, Nightforce 12-42x BR<br />BVSS, McGowen barrel, 22-250 1-9" twist, Nikon 6-18x<br />16 FHLSS Weather Warrior, Sinarms 257 Roberts, Pentax 3-9<br />Stevens 200, 223 bone-factory-stock, Nikon 3-9x<br />Scratch-built BVSS, LW 243 1-8" twist, Viper 6.5-20x50 mil-dot
Do a search for "Fireball" in the forums.
They are very persnickety when it comes to getting one to feed reliably.
...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..
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take a look over on www.saubier.com (try this link for what you are looking for) It is for a 20 Vartarg, but base on the 221 fireball.
MikeCTX, 1shot, and everyone else, Thanks for the helpful and interesting replys. 1Shot thats a nice looking rifle.
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