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Old Doe Shooter · July 9, 2008, 10:48 AM

Before I start pestering the pros maybe someone can help me.
I have a Ruger Ultra light that was rechambered from 257 Robt to 257 Ackley by the previous owner. It belonged to the late father of a friend so I bought it. It shoots fine BUT.. frankly, reloading it a pain in the butt as it seems a tad off and splits the case neck and I decided I really don't like it all that much. I'd sell it but then I need to find another special nut-case to take it off my hands and us special guys are few and far between. Now to the ? Can I rechamber that barrel to a .25-06? The magazine is more than long enough and it's handsome little rifle. Or do I have scrap the tube and start over... more than the cost of new rifle...... davee4570 at yahoo etc would be great help and much appreciated. Thank you all.

July 9, 2008, 10:48 AM	#1
Old Doe Shooter Junior Member Join Date: July 9, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2	Rechambering .257 Ackley Imp to 25-06 Before I start pestering the pros maybe someone can help me. I have a Ruger Ultra light that was rechambered from 257 Robt to 257 Ackley by the previous owner. It belonged to the late father of a friend so I bought it. It shoots fine BUT.. frankly, reloading it a pain in the butt as it seems a tad off and splits the case neck and I decided I really don't like it all that much. I'd sell it but then I need to find another special nut-case to take it off my hands and us special guys are few and far between. Now to the ? Can I rechamber that barrel to a .25-06? The magazine is more than long enough and it's handsome little rifle. Or do I have scrap the tube and start over... more than the cost of new rifle...... davee4570 at yahoo etc would be great help and much appreciated. Thank you all.