thoughts on an old bench rest rifle in 2 R Lovell

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I know of a rifle chambered for the old 2 r Lovell. I want this rifle for several reasons and it comes with brass and dies but once the old brittle brass is used up I end up with a very expensive paper weight. Cases can be formed from 25/20 SS but even they have been long forgotten.
The rifle is a left hand bolt single shot possibly a varient of a mini Mauser. It has a bottom extractor. Is there any other caliber that a 2 r Lovell could be re barreled to? Or re chambered for?
I'd love a 25/20 wcf but the bolt face would need to be opened I believe
Any thoughts? I don't currently have any pics
 
I saw one in 1966 in New Mexico ... it was considered obsolete then, the .222 Remington confirmed it dead...
 
Some times a guy just has to do it. You fall in love with an older rifle or cartridge and you have to have it. A couple of years ago I went for a rifle in 218 Bee. The rifle is a sweetheart but getting it to shoot has been a problem. It has occasional moments of damn good but lots of ...Oh shoot. I would say buy it and enjoy it for what it is.
 
Go to a good CNC shop and get a couple of hundred cases made up. Won't be cheap but the more you purchase the cheaper it gets.

I have a bit of a passion for Martini Single shot rifles. I came across a small action with a barrel chambered for the HOT 225 Winchester. The loaded case barely fits into the chamber and even though It has had a lot of rounds through it and the receiver is the heavy thick side, sporting model I don't believe it's safe at higher pressures. Now, I am thinking of building a 225 Win on a Ruger No1 action that I have been pondering on. Presently it's chambered in the great 338-06 but my shoulder won't handle it any more and I have a Win Mod 70 which is handier and cut with the same reamer that shoots better.

Anyway, if you like the rifle or for some reason it really appeals to you, buy it and then learn what it can do. Often such rifles become something special to the owner. I have a 257 Maxi built on a Small Martin action that will be with me to my last days, when it will then become the property of my grandson, who doesn't seem to be interested in single shot rifles at all. Maybe after some experience he will come around.
 
silver 55 said:
Some times a guy just has to do it. You fall in love with an older rifle or cartridge and you have to have it. A couple of years ago I went for a rifle in 218 Bee. The rifle is a sweetheart but getting it to shoot has been a problem. It has occasional moments of damn good but lots of ...Oh shoot. I would say buy it and enjoy it for what it is.
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I am like that with Newton rifles ....cant stand to see one go unappreciated
 
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