Model 33

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Wulfman
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Re: Model 33

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KGP9 wrote:I have an old Model 33 (22lr) handed down from a family member and I want a little more distance with my shots in the feild for hunting. How or what needs to be done to fit 22 wmr shells and fire them as well? Is this possible???

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!!
No. Don't even think about it. If you want magnum velocities and extra distance, get yourself a gun designed for the .22 Winchester mag cartridge to begin with. (or some smaller .22 centerfire that can be reloaded.......like a .22 Hornet, .222 Rem or .223 Rem.)


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Wulfman
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Re: Model 33

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KGP9 wrote:there is no way to bore out the barrel at the area where i insert the shell to fit the case of the wmr?
You have no idea whether the action could handle the extra pressure.
The gunsmithing charges would probably be more than buying an actual .22 magnum.
Then, there would probably be the hospital expenses incurred when the gunsmith fell down laughing (and hurt himself) at what you were proposing.


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John Gyde
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Re: Model 33

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[quote="KGP9"]there is no way to bore out the barrel at the area where i insert the shell to fit the case of the wmr?[/quote]

You've asked twice. I'll chip in and agree that it just ain't a good idea.
If you have a Yugo you could probably fit a Corvette engine in it. It might be good for one short fast ride. Your M/33 in 22 mag could be done and the one shot would probably be exciting.
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