Hank Zudd
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I found a 340 in 222, but want a 223- found the 223 bbl., but can I just install the 223 bbl on the reciever (will have gunsmith do it)? I know the magazine from 222 to 223 is different, but will the mag well on the 222 frame accept the 223 mag, which I realize may be slightly longer due to the longer case?
I'd really like to do the swap, since I have all the reloading setup for 223, but I could always buy some $15.00 Lee dies & cases in 222 (probably cheaper than bbl swap), but then I'd lose using the heavier bullets available in 223.
what would you do? The gun is less than $300, bbl is around $60, new mags are around $30.
Would I lose that much in staying at 222 vs. stepping up to 223? thanks
I'd really like to do the swap, since I have all the reloading setup for 223, but I could always buy some $15.00 Lee dies & cases in 222 (probably cheaper than bbl swap), but then I'd lose using the heavier bullets available in 223.
what would you do? The gun is less than $300, bbl is around $60, new mags are around $30.
Would I lose that much in staying at 222 vs. stepping up to 223? thanks