Hi, first time on this part of the site.

This may have been asked before, but please bear with me....
I have a few Axis rifles and once the triggers are 'lightened' and some stock work is done, they have become one of my favorite rifles.
I have a couple of Rem XP-100s. One is in .221 FB. I have a bunch of brass, dies, etc. My wrist is in bad shape from shooting too many .454 Casulls, etc. I have been wanting a .221 FB rifle for a long time. They are very difficult to find.

My latest thought was to buy another Axis in .223 and set the barrel back. I have done precision reloading for many years, but never rebarreled a rifle. I have a well equipped shop (lathe, mill, etc).

The difference between the .221 and .223 is, the .221 is shorter by .360". I wouldn't mind purchasing the guages/tools needed to do this.

What do you folks think? Send it out or DIY??

thank you!
ron