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kraigwy · September 21, 2011, 12:03 PM

If I'm reading this right, you want to go from a 257 AI back to 257 Roberts.

Yes it can, but why. Regular 257 Rbts can be fired in the 257 AI with no problems.

Personally, I'd leave it alone.

You'd have to set back the barrel as mentioned, then re-chambered/headspaced for the Roberts.

My main hunting rifle is a 257 Roberts. I see no reason to convert it to the AI, but if it was a 257 AI I would see no reason to change it back.

September 21, 2011, 12:03 PM	#3
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	If I'm reading this right, you want to go from a 257 AI back to 257 Roberts. Yes it can, but why. Regular 257 Rbts can be fired in the 257 AI with no problems. Personally, I'd leave it alone. You'd have to set back the barrel as mentioned, then re-chambered/headspaced for the Roberts. My main hunting rifle is a 257 Roberts. I see no reason to convert it to the AI, but if it was a 257 AI I would see no reason to change it back. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071