Reboring 30-06 to 9.3x62

[Mik123]

Hi All,

I have a 30-06 Mauser with a ~20 inch heavy barrel. I really like the rifle, the one caveat is that it's heavy for the caliber. Since I just got another lighter 30-06 I'm tempted to rebore it to a big thumper. From my research the 9.32x62 looks promising. Is this something possible with the barrel length that I have?

Also, who can do this type of work in Canada? I found Ron Smith using the search function. Is there anyone in BC that will do a good job with a descent turnaround time?

*Rebarelling isn't an option since I have a brand new barrel with some very nice necg sights.

Thanks,

Mik

 

[Hitzy]

Smith is probably the only one in Canada, 4-6 months, $500+

 

[Suther]

What about selling the barrel you've got and getting a new one in .366? Seems like reboring a barrel is expensive and time consuming...

 

[Mauser98]

Check out this thread. In particular post 14.

As to cost, In another thread where a rifle was re-bored to .358 Win, the cost was $480 including $100 in shipping.

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1339210-Reboring-to-9-3-(-366)-in-canada

 

[Mik123]

The barrel blank and sights alone were about $780. I doubt I could get anywhere near that if I sold it. A new barrel, sights, cerakote, and fees I'd probably be looking at $1000. Reboring seems to be the cheaper option.

What about selling the barrel you've got and getting a new one in .366? Seems like reboring a barrel is expensive and time consuming...

 

[Mik123]

Thanks for the heads up. It's a little pricey but then again this rifle has been a money pit since I bought it. I'm about $2k in not counting purchase price. Not that I'm complain though. I'm happy with what I have and it's never getting sold if I can help it.

Check out this thread. In particular post 14.

As to cost, In another thread where a rifle was re-bored to .358 Win, the cost was $480 including $100 in shipping.

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1339210-Reboring-to-9-3-(-366)-in-canada

 

[BigUglyMan]

Does Ron have the gear to go .366"?

 

[Baribal]

Maybe should you wait a bit as I heard through the grapevines that TEC will get a shipment of m98 short chambered barrels in 9.3x62.....

 

[Hitzy]

Maybe should you wait a bit as I heard through the grapevines that TEC will get a shipment of m98 short chambered barrels in 9.3x62.....

That would be sweet.....I have wayyy too many 30'06 already and a few good 98's that would love this.

 

[Slimbo]

Does Ron have the gear to go .366"?

Nope!!! Been there tried that. Give bob jury a call.

 

[Mauser98]

Does Ron have the gear to go .366"?

According to post 14 in this thread, he does.

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1339210-Reboring-to-9-3-(-366)-in-canada

 

[Mik123]

I'll update the thread once I talk to him tomorrow. I tried calling after work today but no one picked up.

 

[Mik123]

Talked with Ron, he has the .366 reamer.

 

[BigUglyMan]

Talked with Ron, he has the .366 reamer.

Now that is good news.

 

[Hirsch]

I'll update the thread once I talk to him tomorrow. I tried calling after work today but no one picked up.

Have you already posted pics of this rifle in other threads? My curiosity is killing me.

 

[SuperCub]

Now that is good news.

Not as good as knowing he has a 35cal.

 

[Mik123]

No. I'll post a picture later today if you like.

Have you already posted pics of this rifle in other threads? My curiosity is killing me.

 

[SuperCub]

Ron Smith is not taking any new work until the New Year. I have a JC Higgins M50 (FN M98) that wants to become a 35Whelen.

 

[Hirsch]

No. I'll post a picture later today if you like.

Please do!

 

[BigUglyMan]

Not as good as knowing he has a 35cal.

I suppose. If you're thatway inclined.