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JusticeTrimble
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What size action for what caliber?
#182631 - 27/05/11 11:04 AM

Hey Guys,

Hypothetically speaking.....er uh, thinking....

If you were going to build a 9.3x74r would you put it on a 12 gauge frame or a 20 gauge frame?

If you were going to build a 30-30 double, would you put it on a 20 gauge frame or go larger?

What are your thoughts?

Thanks for your feedback.

JT

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Ron_Vella
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Re: What size action for what caliber? [Re: JusticeTrimble]
#182632 - 27/05/11 11:25 AM

I am currently building a 9.3x74R on a BRNO ZP-47, 16 bore and think that the 16 is just about perfect for it. The .303 British that I built, and which is basically the same head size as a .30-30, is on a 20-bore and again it worked out beautifully.

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Nyhuus
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Re: What size action for what caliber? [Re: JusticeTrimble]
#183918 - 16/06/11 11:44 PM

Hey JT.

If I should build a double rifle in calibre 9.3x74r, I would use the 20 gauge frame, otherwise the barrels would be to heavy.

In earlier days Merkel used a 20 frame for rifles in that calibre, now they often use a 28 frame.

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Bloodnativ
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Re: What size action for what caliber? [Re: JusticeTrimble]
#186443 - 24/07/11 03:49 PM

I had asked this very same question some time ago specifically regarding the 30-30. With the help and advice of members here and elsewhere I came to the conclusion that a 20-28 guage is about perfect for the 30-30 depending on the maker and size of the donor action. I start gunsmithing school on the 23rd of August and plan to build this very gun as my project in the 2nd or 3rd semester. I have consulted with the department director and I plan to use a Stoeger action as the donor. I will look at the 20 and 28 guage side by side and decide at that time which to use. We are required to build a BP gun first but we can do anything we wish after that.

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livinus
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Re: What size action for what caliber? [Re: Bloodnativ]
#186589 - 26/07/11 10:34 AM

In Belgium, 20 gauge actions are being used regulary to build 9,3x74R rifles. They stand the Belgium proof load (not always though)and are an alternative to a real express rifle. Mostly these rifles are bought by occasional hunters who never fire more than 100 rounds in their life.
Greetings,
Livinus

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TomN
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Re: What size action for what caliber? [Re: livinus]
#202388 - 13/02/12 03:07 PM

I doin't know anything about building shotgun to rifles but couldn't a 410's barrels be lined to 30/30 without to much work or is the 410 just not up to hokding the presser of the 30/30? just asking. Tom

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ruffcountry
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Re: What size action for what caliber? [Re: TomN]
#202479 - 14/02/12 03:28 PM

The strength of the action matters as much if not more than the strength of the barrels . The pressure of .410 shell is in the 12000 psi range , the 30/30 runs closer to 40000 . Also the size and weight of finished rifle is a concern . I havent built anything ....yet , but I dont think I would build a 30/30 on a .410 shotgun . A .22rf might be cool . There are many here much smarter and more experienced than I . What say you ?

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