Hello fellow shooters!
I have a savage model 112, Series “J” rifle chambered in 222 Remington.
I havent shot the rifle in probably 10 years, but I donot want to let it go.
So I am considering an unusual modification, to rejuvenate some interest and fun.
I have a collection of high precision long range rifles, so I dont really need another one of those “right now” lol!
If I can source a 18.5”, .451 barrel, that is close to 1” diameter and no taper, I was thinking this could be an interesting project.
With just switching out the old bolt face with a new .308 diameter one, that should solve my bolt fit to the 45 ACP case.
The action is not machined for a magazine well, so I should be able to simply drop the short little stubby round onto the floor plate and feed away.
The action has a trigger that is around 6-8 ounces from benchrest shooting in years past.
I think this project could really find the accuracy potential and of this round and be fun as heck plunking big old bullets in tight clusters!
I know this cartridge can shoot suprisingly accurate groups. My JR carbine can print 1” groups at 50 yards, so this combo should be able to maintain that size out further to maybe near 100.
I plan to shoot both J-words and cast bullets.
All will be likely be in the 230 grain range.
So what do you guys think of any problems I may encounter in this project?