mgmorden
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Hey guys - I've got a Winchester 670 in .225 Winchester that I've had for a while now (about 9 years). I like the gun, and I have no issues reloading (I handload all my ammo anyways) but in that span since I got it brass has gone from "difficult" to find to virtually impossible. I've got exactly 41 pieces of brass for the gun right now.
I had contemplated rebarreling the gun but by the time all that is done I'm basically up to the cost of a new rifle (or about 2 "budget" rifles).
Another option that popped into my head recently: rechambering to .220 Swift. I know I'd need to swap out the magazine box and follower to accommodate the longer round, but other than that from what I can tell the .220 Swift looks bigger in every dimension than the .225 Winchester and they have the same diameter rim.
Am I missing something or is this a viable option?
Thanks!
I had contemplated rebarreling the gun but by the time all that is done I'm basically up to the cost of a new rifle (or about 2 "budget" rifles).
Another option that popped into my head recently: rechambering to .220 Swift. I know I'd need to swap out the magazine box and follower to accommodate the longer round, but other than that from what I can tell the .220 Swift looks bigger in every dimension than the .225 Winchester and they have the same diameter rim.
Am I missing something or is this a viable option?
Thanks!