Morning All! This is an "open" query but hope to find some insight from some 'smiths that have actually done it.
Is it possible/feasible to re-chamber a .22 LR rifle to .22 Mag?? I propose this in the context of a high quality single shot: Remington 40-X. Certainly a strong action w/o concerns of magazine or feeding problems.
I have read many posts proclaiming the virtues of re-chambering M-17's to .22 mag. Slightly tighter .22LR bore and all.
The 40-X's are excellent performers with standard velocity .22 but can sometimes be "not-so-much" with high velocity fodder. Would factory rifling hold up to magnum ammo?
And,,,,for the "purists" out there, Please do not burn me at the stake. I have a line on one that has factory barrel shortened by a previous owner. I might try to breath some new life into it (and increase range too) if feasible. TIA!!