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Re-barreling a Model 88
Oakie
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I came across an old Winchester model 88 in 243. Gun is beyond saving as a collectors piece, as I am a model 88 collector. I was wondering if, I re barreled the gun for a 257 Roberts, could a magazine be done to accept that round???? I want to be able to shoot and hunt with it again, but in another caliber. I already have a few 243's. I just thought a 257 lever would be kinda cool. I know Browning makes one, but I want it in the model 88. Thoughts and opinions??? Oak
Comments
There are two considerations;
One is that the .257 Roberts is technically an intermediate length cartridge since it based on the 7x57 Mauser. The M88 is a short action rifle with almost no room to increase the size of the magazine.
Two is that Remington managed to compact this cartridge enough so that it fit in a short action configuration. The trick is to get the overall length to conform to the magazine length but leave a little extra for movement. In essence, if your magazine measures 2.825" inside, then make your overall length 2.800" so there is a touch of wiggle room for feeding.
My .257 Roberts load for the Nosler 100 grain Partition is 2.800" seated over a moderate load of H-4350 but running about 3050 fps. This will give you a nice range of out to 400 yards with 1,000 ft/lbs of energy at the target. More than enough for the average shooter/hunter.
Best.
Oakie,
There are two considerations;
One is that the .257 Roberts is technically an intermediate length cartridge since it based on the 7x57 Mauser. The M88 is a short action rifle with almost no room to increase the size of the magazine.
Two is that Remington managed to compact this cartridge enough so that it fit in a short action configuration. The trick is to get the overall length to conform to the magazine length but leave a little extra for movement. In essence, if your magazine measures 2.825" inside, then make your overall length 2.800" so there is a touch of wiggle room for feeding.
My .257 Roberts load for the Nosler 100 grain Partition is 2.800" seated over a moderate load of H-4350 but running about 3050 fps. This will give you a nice range of out to 400 yards with 1,000 ft/lbs of energy at the target. More than enough for the average shooter/hunter.
Best.
Thank you.[:)]