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Would anyone know if the 16-4 could be rechambered to 327 federal?
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MKT
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Yes it can.
Forum member Hammerdown did such a conversion, there are several posts by him, either in the lounge or one of the appropriate gun forums outlining his journey. The latest series on his conversion documents the results of his hunt using the converted gun. Try doing a search for posts by Hammerdown to find the threads.
Forum member Hammerdown did such a conversion, there are several posts by him, either in the lounge or one of the appropriate gun forums outlining his journey. The latest series on his conversion documents the results of his hunt using the converted gun. Try doing a search for posts by Hammerdown to find the threads.
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i would have to think long and hard before i converted a scarce 16-4 to a caliber thats available otherwise
HAWKEYE10
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I agree Kenny; Don
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I suppose 16-4s are not everywhere but they dont seem to be very scarce either. There are some of us that would like a k frame 6 inch in 327 federal. Mainly I am concerned if the cylinder would hold with these higher pressures. Anyone have any ideas?
EK and KK in FM
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New Models in .327
I believe that the .327 magnum is a great round because of its superior acceleration from a short barrel and the fact that it ranks high in stopping power--higher than a 9mm--in a 6 shot (not 5) reliable revolver.
Yet, it's been over a year since Ruger and Federal collaborated on the project and I have yet to see ANY .327 available at my local (large) gun store.
Wondering why S&W among others is not jumping on this and producing a variety of new revolvers chambered for .327.
I believe that the .327 magnum is a great round because of its superior acceleration from a short barrel and the fact that it ranks high in stopping power--higher than a 9mm--in a 6 shot (not 5) reliable revolver.
Yet, it's been over a year since Ruger and Federal collaborated on the project and I have yet to see ANY .327 available at my local (large) gun store.
Wondering why S&W among others is not jumping on this and producing a variety of new revolvers chambered for .327.
bluetopper
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I have a hunch in doing so it would greatly devaluate the model 16.
If that isn't a concern, go ahead and spend the money in doing so.
I'm sure if the 327 caliber has viable/sustainable life that Smith will be manufacturing some.
If that isn't a concern, go ahead and spend the money in doing so.
I'm sure if the 327 caliber has viable/sustainable life that Smith will be manufacturing some.
Bownbuilt
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My 16-4 only like a few thousands chambering a .327 round now. If done correctly I seriously doubt anyone could tell the difference. If it's going to be a shooter anyway who cares. If I wanted to take a chamber reamer and take out the final .030 I would do it and enjoy the benefits of a more capable round.
