.17 mach 2 to .17 HMR ?

[telesquirt]

How much is involved in re-chambering my Savage mark 2 from 17 HM2 to a calibre that I can actually buy ammo for?
Can I just send the rifle away and if so where is the best place to go?

Thanks for any info!
Rob.

 

[gunrunner100]

Ro
The Mach 2 is based on the 22 LR while the HMR is based on the WMR case.
I don't belive the Savage Mk ll is suitable for the extra power of the WMR/HMR.
I believe the bolt handle is the only 'locking lug'.

 

[cartwheel]

There are several bolt rimfires that use the handle as the "locking lug".

I would expect you should be able to re-chamber to the HMR but the biggest problem will be that the HMR is larger diameter and longer so won't fit in the mach 2 magazine. You maybe could make a single shot out of it?

Someone will make mach 2 ammo again at some point.... I'm sure.... maybe...

 

[Longwalker]

I think the cost/ benefit calculation would suggest selling the Savage Mach II and buying another rifle in HMR

 

[gunrunner100]

There are several bolt rimfires that use the handle as the "locking lug".
...

Yes, there are. And safety depends whether the root is integral to the bolt body or the handle welded.

 

[Archer Sam]

There are still a few guys looking for these rifles who have ammo stashed away. Better to sell and buy an HMR. I would think just the machine work involved would be at least half if not more than half the cost of a similar rifle.
Scott...

 

[3screwsloose]

Just sell it me, I will buy yours or find a .17 HMR to replace it - no BS.

 

[Candocad]

Stash the money away on a monthly basis and buy big when the ammo becomes available. It will come, always does.

Mach 2 is an awesome round.

Candocad.

 

[gaff]

you might be better of selling or trading it , to get a HMR or .22lr

 

[telesquirt]

gunrunner100 Thanks Pal, I think I will sit on this one and have guys I know be on the lookout for ammo for me---hint hint.

 

[gunrunner100]

Man, you're subtle...