CATTLEMAN
08-20-2013, 12:59 AM
I am considering re-chambering a contender barrel currently chambered for a rimmed cartridge to a slightly larger rimless cartridge. I have access to a lathe and a skilled machinist / teacher (who is not a gunsmith) to walk me through the lathe operation and setup. I am not interested in hiring it done as my real goal is to learn the process with hands on experience.
My questions are:
Are contender extractors hardened?
Are replacement extractors available and if they are where?
In switching to a rimless chamber will I need a new extractor or can the old one be cut to work?
Is it best to re-chamber the barrel with the extractor in place or to remove it and cut it separately.
If it should be cut after the barrel is re-chambered should it be cut re-installed in the barrel or completely separate?
Any tips on doing these re-chambers?
My questions are:
Are contender extractors hardened?
Are replacement extractors available and if they are where?
In switching to a rimless chamber will I need a new extractor or can the old one be cut to work?
Is it best to re-chamber the barrel with the extractor in place or to remove it and cut it separately.
If it should be cut after the barrel is re-chambered should it be cut re-installed in the barrel or completely separate?
Any tips on doing these re-chambers?