[WyomingWhitetail]

So my dad has a handi rifle in .223 and its a great gun and i was thinking that it would be cool to customize a couple of these rifles as the are cheap compared to other actions and are a great value. However i was wondering what kind of options would be available if i wanted to build a non standard caliber that a factory barrel might not work for rechambering (such as a .218 bee).

 

[WyomingWhitetail]

so is there enough room in the stub to thread a new barrel in. That ideal crossed my mind but i wasn't sure if there was enough metal in the chamber end of the barrel to bore it out and turn threads in it or if that would leave to thin of walls. I could do the machining myself so that would mean that it would just be the cost of the barrel, not factoring in a donor rifle.

 

[WyomingWhitetail]

yea i was planning on using a rifle such as .223 or 308 for the donor stub as im guesing thats what will be most common around here. i read through that article but need to read it again to make sure i understand just how he is doing it before i ask any more questions.

 

[WyomingWhitetail]

ok reread that thread and it all makes sence and that seems like a good way to do and with the barrel nut it turns out attractive. My first thought was to bore out the stub and cut threads on the inside, then turn a barrel with a threaded shank the same length as the stub and strew it in. might have to see if i can find one of these cheap and mess with it.