Has anybody converted a TRG22 to 6.5x4.7 caliber. I was told its an easy conversion as all thats needed is a new barrel but that sounds too easy. Anybody know????
Re: TRG22 in 6.5x4.7
What you have been told is correct--no idea on how the mags will feed though. My buddy is presently having GAP turn a brand new 22 into a .243.
With the TRG's .473" boltface you can rebarrel to any cartridge using the same face in a short action--with the only caveat being watch out for how well the cartridge mag feeds--i.e. Ackley Improved cases can be a bitch.
What you have been told is correct--no idea on how the mags will feed though. My buddy is presently having GAP turn a brand new 22 into a .243.
With the TRG's .473" boltface you can rebarrel to any cartridge using the same face in a short action--with the only caveat being watch out for how well the cartridge mag feeds--i.e. Ackley Improved cases can be a bitch.
Re: TRG22 in 6.5x4.7
Scout has it right. I highly recommend the TRG action. I think it would be an awesome rifle to convert from a 308 to something in 6mm or 6.5mm.
Scout has it right. I highly recommend the TRG action. I think it would be an awesome rifle to convert from a 308 to something in 6mm or 6.5mm.
Re: TRG22 in 6.5x4.7
I just started shooting a TRG22, and if I can shoot out the barrel, I plan to have a .260 tube screwed onto it......I love me .260's.
I just started shooting a TRG22, and if I can shoot out the barrel, I plan to have a .260 tube screwed onto it......I love me .260's.
Re: TRG22 in 6.5x4.7
If the cartridge head diameter is under .472 you are out of luck; unless you know a genius gunsmith that can shim the boltface or talk Dave Kiff into making you one. He told me once that he'd only had one request for a M995 bolt over the years...
Other than that, switchbarrel away!
If the cartridge head diameter is under .472 you are out of luck; unless you know a genius gunsmith that can shim the boltface or talk Dave Kiff into making you one. He told me once that he'd only had one request for a M995 bolt over the years...
Other than that, switchbarrel away!
Re: TRG22 in 6.5x4.7
A buddy and I both had problems with our TRG-22 conversions to 6.5x47L.
With Varget, we experienced pierced or cratered CCI primers before achieving typical 260 velocities (2800fps-2850fps). Single round feeding was also a problem for F-Class comps. due to the cartridge being front heavy and tipping down with 139/140 pills.
While bushing the generous firing pin hole would have fixed the blown primer problem, I decided to rechamber to .260 Rem and haven't regretted it.
(IIRC Zak Smith also had blown primer problems with his AI conversion to 6.5x47L)
A buddy and I both had problems with our TRG-22 conversions to 6.5x47L.
With Varget, we experienced pierced or cratered CCI primers before achieving typical 260 velocities (2800fps-2850fps). Single round feeding was also a problem for F-Class comps. due to the cartridge being front heavy and tipping down with 139/140 pills.
While bushing the generous firing pin hole would have fixed the blown primer problem, I decided to rechamber to .260 Rem and haven't regretted it.
(IIRC Zak Smith also had blown primer problems with his AI conversion to 6.5x47L)
Re: TRG22 in 6.5x4.7
Guys thanks for the replies, ive been thinking about a change in the next year and the 6.5x47 came up. Never thought about the .260.
Guys thanks for the replies, ive been thinking about a change in the next year and the 6.5x47 came up. Never thought about the .260.
