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Posted: 8/6/2005 6:56:19 AM EDT
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prrbably cheaper to buy a new .357...........even considering if the old gun is strong enough..........I wouldn't do it
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Posted: 8/6/2005 7:57:38 AM EDT
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very BAD idea.
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Posted: 8/6/2005 8:04:45 AM EDT
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Not a good idea . Ive never heard it recomended and wouldnt do it . Cheaper to but a new gun . Im not a big Ruger guy but Im not sure they sold many of the .38 SP it might have a preimium ??? However if you decide to do it that Ruger is probably your best bet . Dont Do It .
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Posted: 8/6/2005 8:12:43 AM EDT
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Very BAD indeed. Dude, just go by a .357 gun and get it over with. |
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Posted: 8/6/2005 11:38:12 AM EDT
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Suffice to say NO reputable gunsmith would touch a job like this.
The big difference between .38 Special and .357 Magnum revolvers is the level of heat treating they get. The .38 is heat treated to a lower level and CANNOT withstand the pressures. With even very strong, well made revolvers like the Ruger, you'd be converting a revolver into.....a hand grenade which you'd be holding in your hand when it went off. |
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Posted: 8/19/2005 6:47:52 AM EDT
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Even if the heat treatment was the same on the .38 as the .357, I still wouldn't do it.
I think some police departments specified only a .38 Spl. for issue and had to be so marked and chambered. The thought was the public would protest the use of magnums...way back then.  A .38 Spl +P is nothing to sneeze at, let alone some warmer handloads. |
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Posted: 8/19/2005 6:51:32 AM EDT
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This is a good discussion.
Can somebody point me to a gunsmith that will convert my 22 lr bolt action to 22-250? Thanks |
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Posted: 8/19/2005 6:55:53 AM EDT
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umm, i would not attempt that...
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Posted: 8/19/2005 5:02:41 PM EDT
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Call and ask for "Bubba"...number is BR 549. He'll take good care of ya!  |
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Posted: 8/19/2005 5:09:17 PM EDT
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Good Band Now can anybody point me to someone that will convert my .22 pellet gun to shoot .22 HMR? |
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