? loose spot in barrel ?

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Hal

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I just picked up a couple little Sako Vixen actions that have the factory barrels on them.

I thought I would see how well the factory barrel shot before rebarreling them.
When I ran a patch down them, the .222 felt good and cleaned up well.
The .222 Rem Magnum has a loose spot ( about 1/4" long) about 6" back from the muzzle.

The barrel doesn't have a dark ring when viewing the bore and there is not bulge on the outside of the barrel.

Is it worth the trouble to find a set of dies and brass for .222 mag or should I just order a new barrel.

Has anyone had any luck with a barrel like this to shoot under an 1"?

I had planned to use the guns for prairie dogs this summer.

Hal
 
I think you got took. I think they are junk. I will take them both off your hands. I am sorry you got a bad deal. let me know.

Jim
 
You

might pick up a box or two of factory ammo. After all, you will need brass if you decide to reload. 222Mag could be reformed to 223 or 222 rem. Max
 
Jim
Thanks for your most generous offer. I'll keep in mind. :)

Max

Thats a good idea. There is a gun show next weekend.

Hal
 
Vixen

My used to own 222, shot under 1/4" on many occasions, and it was never bedded. Strictly factory. Sweet shooter. Traded to to Butch Hongisto for a Barrel job or two.
 
Butch
Let me know if you have some 222 mag brass for sale.

I see you picked up a Very nice die filer. It should save a ton of hand work on the custom rifle hardware.

Hal
 
Hal,
Unfortunately somebody beat me to it by 5 min. he said. I'll send an email on the brass later. It would be no charge.
Butch
 
i believe

222 mag brass is longer than the 222 and 223. but is the parent cartridge for the 204 rem. i would have to check the sholder angles but one could possibly form 222mag from a 204. the others will be too short.

also the looseness of the rifling in the barrell usual will not affect a factory barrel as long as the muzzle is tight and not nicked. just like that one poster offered to take them off your hands. he realizes the actions are the heart of a rifle and a new barrel is a cheap fix . but you may just have a percieved issue as it may still shoot minute for ground hog anyhow.

just one word of caution! looseness in a bore is totally different from a bulge! a bulge will be noticable without the ease of a cleaning patch. if it is a bulge, rebarrel. Fred
 
I have a bunch of 222 Rem mag stuff, if you're just wanting to try out that barrel cheaply I can help you out. I still have two 222 Rem Mags in the safe so I don't want to get rid of my dies, and you could pick up a set cheap anyway. But if you need some brass or something, let me know. And I agree with Butch, keep it a 222 Rem Mag. I have one that the barrel is pitted badly, but when I get around to it, I have the Mag reamer and will chamber a new barrel to the same Mag.
 
Sako Vixen

Jkob said:
I think you got took. I think they are junk. I will take them both off your hands. I am sorry you got a bad deal. let me know.

Jim
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You're right, one of the worst actions ever made; junk of the lowest class! If you don't take them from this poor victim, I will.

Actually, my .223 Sako Vixen is one of the nicest rifles in my collection. It has a bull barrel, trigger adjustment holes in the trigger guard and is as accurate as some of my custom rifles. It is a stock factory rifle that is a work of art. These rifles are gems and the actions are in high demand.

Lou Baccino
 
I know that .222mag can't be one of my old one's, none of mine ever had any rifling left when I sold them. What a great ctg. Sure put a lot of meat on my table. It sure is a lot easier to find .223 Remington brass if you are going to do a re barrel, and you don't give up anything.
 
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