XR100 caliber swap?

[Hapnin]

Anyone know if it would be possible or practical to change an XR100 in .223 over to a 22BR? I'm assuming that some bolt work or replacment would be in order. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[jrogers]

You could either open the bolt face up or just buy a new bolt so that you can swap barrels,223 and 22br)

 

[chrisj]

I have an XR-100 that was a 223. Mark King opened up the bolt and installed a sako extractor and rebarreled to 6br. His work was second to none.

www.markkingrifles.com

Chris

 

[Preacher]

No matter how you go about it, you need to try that 22BR, and you'll have way more fun that your probably allowed...
Having 2 bolt sizes for one rifle is a plus if you can stand the extra money involved...
It will probably call for a new barrel, the old 223 is pretty long to clean up without setting it way back and getting into thin area's...

 

[Hapnin]

Thanks a lot guys for the info/tips. I like the 2 bolt/ switch barrel idea. This ought to turn out to be a real fun little rifle.

Thanks again.