Can a Springfield M6 Scout .22lr/.410 be changed to .22Hornet/.410?

[Pete04]

Like the title says?
Could you just ream the chamber, change the extractor and reposition the firing pin?

 

[jumper]

springfield to 22 Hornet

It was occasioally done in the old days. As I remember, the Springfield locks only on the bolt handle. Look up "Wotkyns-Morse" since I think he was the first to do so.

 

[Pete04]

It was occasioally done in the old days. As I remember, the Springfield locks only on the bolt handle. Look up "Wotkyns-Morse" since I think he was the first to do so.

LOL, do you remember any more than that?
I have no idea what "the Springfield locks only on the bolt handle" means

 

[Ganderite]

The 22 LR bore diameter is tighter than a Hornet. The steel is usually a much different grade than used on a centre fire.

It sounds like something that maybe could be done - but should not.

 

[mpjustin]

if not just sell it to me. lol

 

[Pete04]

The 22 LR bore diameter is tighter than a Hornet. The steel is usually a much different grade than used on a centre fire.

It sounds like something that maybe could be done - but should not.

The one I'd like to convert is a CZ stainless steel one. I'd have figured pretty good quality steel. May be I should start by slugging the bore? Would the twist rate be different?
I also have the same gun in .22 hornet made of regular steel. Exept for the obvious, I can't see any difference between the two, which is why I thought a conversion may be possible.

 

[Clead]

You have two M6s? Share man, share! Seems like a lot of trouble to go to just to get a factory configuration... offer a trade plus cash on your .22LR for a .22 hornet?

 

[Pete04]

Anyone got anything constructive to add?

 

[Ganderite]

The twist of a 22 is very slow. maybe too slow for a Hornet? Chech that out before going too far. And as I said, the bore maybe too small on a LR barrel.