I posted about this years ago and finally I am sending it off to Ellwoods.
The current barrel on my Boys Rifle requires replacement.
I have a replacement barrel in 55 Boys and the Gun Smith I am sending it off to does the 50 BMG Conversion (only modification is a modified M2 barrel).
Therefore I am stuck with 2x options:
1. Originally I wanted to keep it in 55 Boys, but after 2+ years and a massed collection of 5x rounds and 1x 22cal Conversion round - my hopes of ever having enough ammo to fire it are fading. I could reload, but I would have to re-size the woodleigh bullets and order a custom set of dies (~$350-600) and get a 50 BMG loading set (~$800-1500). I had some rounds from Australia lined up but at $30-50 round - it didn't make sense. Minimum cost - $2000
2. About 1K will get me my 50 BMG barrel and I will still have the 55 barrel to convert the rifle back. I can get 50 BMG rounds for only $5-10 each - so yes - I could shoot the rifle.
I plan on mailing the rifle off by next Thursday - so I am interested in any input that you ladies and gentlemen might have.
Regards
The current barrel on my Boys Rifle requires replacement.
I have a replacement barrel in 55 Boys and the Gun Smith I am sending it off to does the 50 BMG Conversion (only modification is a modified M2 barrel).
Therefore I am stuck with 2x options:
1. Originally I wanted to keep it in 55 Boys, but after 2+ years and a massed collection of 5x rounds and 1x 22cal Conversion round - my hopes of ever having enough ammo to fire it are fading. I could reload, but I would have to re-size the woodleigh bullets and order a custom set of dies (~$350-600) and get a 50 BMG loading set (~$800-1500). I had some rounds from Australia lined up but at $30-50 round - it didn't make sense. Minimum cost - $2000
2. About 1K will get me my 50 BMG barrel and I will still have the 55 barrel to convert the rifle back. I can get 50 BMG rounds for only $5-10 each - so yes - I could shoot the rifle.
I plan on mailing the rifle off by next Thursday - so I am interested in any input that you ladies and gentlemen might have.
Regards