Rechamber to 22wrm

waltfraz · August 14, 2011, 10:35 PM

I am looking to rechamber a revolver cylinder from 22lr to 22 wrm are the reamers the same for rifles as for revolvers? when you ream do you start from one end or do you ream from both sides?You can rent reamers or buy,are rented reamers any good?Any thing else that I should know would be helpfull,thanks walt

GURU1911 · August 15, 2011, 11:10 AM

Contact alex b. Hamilton @ 10-ring precision in san antonio, tx. With this question. Ship the cylinder to him for the reaming work, if the conversion is practical. Tell alex that "michael in sealy" referred you to consult him.

Guru1911

James K · August 15, 2011, 11:53 AM

When this subject comes up a lot of folks concentrate on how the .002" difference in bullet diameter will cause the gun to blow up and wipe out the county.

Of more concern is that most gun makers used only mild steel for .22 LR barrels, but used hardened steel for .22 WMR to offer better resistance to the higher heat and jacketed bullets of the larger round. At a time when that conversion was pretty common, shooting out a .22 LR barrel could take as few as 200 rounds of .22 WMR.

That is why GURU's advice is good; talk that one over with an expert, don't just buy a reamer.

Jim

waltfraz · August 15, 2011, 11:01 PM

I purchased a new barrel made for 22wrm and cylinder on dan wesson is heavy enough for that round I really need info on someone who has rechambered one I want to do the work myself.

August 14, 2011, 10:35 PM	#1
waltfraz Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2008 Posts: 178	Rechamber to 22wrm I am looking to rechamber a revolver cylinder from 22lr to 22 wrm are the reamers the same for rifles as for revolvers? when you ream do you start from one end or do you ream from both sides?You can rent reamers or buy,are rented reamers any good?Any thing else that I should know would be helpfull,thanks walt

August 15, 2011, 11:10 AM	#2
GURU1911 Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2010 Location: SEALY, THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS Posts: 501	Contact alex b. Hamilton @ 10-ring precision in san antonio, tx. With this question. Ship the cylinder to him for the reaming work, if the conversion is practical. Tell alex that "michael in sealy" referred you to consult him. Guru1911 __________________ NRA LIFE MEMBER (1984) & PRESIDENT: S.W. LA. R&P CLUB, LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA (1994-1999) METALLIC CARTRIDGE RELOADER (1977) & GENTILE CHRISTIAN ZIONIST INFIDEL !!! "THERE AIN'T TOO MANY THINGS THAT YOU CAN'T FIX, WITH $500 DOLLARS OR A .30-06"

August 15, 2011, 11:53 AM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	When this subject comes up a lot of folks concentrate on how the .002" difference in bullet diameter will cause the gun to blow up and wipe out the county. Of more concern is that most gun makers used only mild steel for .22 LR barrels, but used hardened steel for .22 WMR to offer better resistance to the higher heat and jacketed bullets of the larger round. At a time when that conversion was pretty common, shooting out a .22 LR barrel could take as few as 200 rounds of .22 WMR. That is why GURU's advice is good; talk that one over with an expert, don't just buy a reamer. Jim

August 15, 2011, 11:01 PM	#4
waltfraz Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2008 Posts: 178	I purchased a new barrel made for 22wrm and cylinder on dan wesson is heavy enough for that round I really need info on someone who has rechambered one I want to do the work myself.