Looking for someone to rechamber my .22 cooey for .17M2
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Curious, do you already have a .17 barrel? I've only seen one mach2 barrel pass through the EE...an octagon for a 10/22.
Pretty straight forward conversion otherwise.
Curious, do you already have a .17 barrel? I've only seen one mach2 barrel pass through the EE...an octagon for a 10/22.
Pretty straight forward conversion otherwise.
The barrels are pinned in on my Cooeys, and the few I've seen.
Relining is a viable option, if a liner could be procured. Still not a mega issue to perform IF a liner or barrel can be found
Like so many of my "gun plans" it'll boil down to $'s (with enough, almost anything can be done) and a good source for .17)
I have a box of Hornady 17M2 ammo in my hand, and the label on the back reads; (and I'm going to type this)
1) To avoid serious injury from a ruptured cartridge, 17 Mach 2 ammunition should only be used in firearms with components specifically designed to safely fire 17 Mach 2 ammunition, including the firearm's action components (bolt/firing mechanism). Do not use this ammunition in firearms that have been modified unless ALL the action components have been specifically designed and verified by the firearm manufacturer as intended for 17 Mach 2.
THAT, and the fact that as recently as a week or so ago, someone was offering new Marlin bolt action 17M2 rifles for about $138, it seems like reworking a Cooey might very well be more trouble, money, and risk than it's worth. I realize the warning is a pretty standard one, but food for thought.
1) To avoid serious injury from a ruptured cartridge, 17 Mach 2 ammunition should only be used in firearms with components specifically designed to safely fire 17 Mach 2 ammunition, including the firearm's action components (bolt/firing mechanism). Do not use this ammunition in firearms that have been modified unless ALL the action components have been specifically designed and verified by the firearm manufacturer as intended for 17 Mach 2.
THAT, and the fact that as recently as a week or so ago, someone was offering new Marlin bolt action 17M2 rifles for about $138, it seems like reworking a Cooey might very well be more trouble, money, and risk than it's worth. I realize the warning is a pretty standard one, but food for thought.
Where were these marlins for sale?
It would cost much more to do what you propose than what it would be worth, and you could buy a new rifle cheaper.
As mentioned, you can buy a fairly new made 17 HM2 for under $200. I bought a Stainless Laminate Marlin last year, new in the box, shipped, for $200.
Put a WTB in the EE if you really want one.
As mentioned, you can buy a fairly new made 17 HM2 for under $200. I bought a Stainless Laminate Marlin last year, new in the box, shipped, for $200.
Put a WTB in the EE if you really want one.
